Why were biodegradable plastics not used for Springtime 2x concentrated biodegradable detergent containers?
A plastic is considered biodegradable if it decomposes by the action of microorganisms when in contact with oxygen in the air. However, sending biodegradable plastic bottles to landfill sites would not be an ecological approach, since the volume of waste is too great for the plastic to be in contact with the elements necessary for its decomposition. In addition, commercially available biodegradable resins carry a risk of reacting with the liquid detergents, which is not desirable. For this reason, Lavo Inc. recommends reusing containers for various uses or recycling them to promote a healthier environment.
