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- noun The capacity of a material to
decompose over time as a result ofbiological activity, especially to be broken down bymicroorganisms
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Examples
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Along with the artist's renderings of badgers, each item is illustrated with easy to understand icons referencing water resistance, biodegradability (meaning you can go into a lake or ocean without harming the aquatic life), animal testing (none), and UVA rating.
Marcia G. Yerman: Sunscreen Protection and Nail Polish: A Green Approach Marcia G. Yerman 2011
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NatureFlex NK was launched in 2008 and offers not only biodegradability and compostability, but also a moisture barrier approaching that of co-extruded OPP.
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Keep in mind, too, that much consumer confusion surrounds the biodegradability and recyclability of bioplastics.
Jacquelyn Ottman: The Rise of the Biobased Economy... And Why Brand Owners Need to Develop a Strategy in 2012 Jacquelyn Ottman 2012
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Along with the artist's renderings of badgers, each item is illustrated with easy to understand icons referencing water resistance, biodegradability (meaning you can go into a lake or ocean without harming the aquatic life), animal testing (none), and UVA rating.
Marcia G. Yerman: Sunscreen Protection and Nail Polish: A Green Approach Marcia G. Yerman 2011
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Along with the artist's renderings of badgers, each item is illustrated with easy to understand icons referencing water resistance, biodegradability (meaning you can go into a lake or ocean without harming the aquatic life), animal testing (none), and UVA rating.
Marcia G. Yerman: Sunscreen Protection and Nail Polish: A Green Approach Marcia G. Yerman 2011
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Example: K-Mart and biodegradability claims for things like paper plates.
Archive 2009-06-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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Kmart 2009 consent order: challenging biodegradability claims for paper plates.
Archive 2009-10-01 Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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According to scientific methods, the toxicity and biodegradability of a mixture must be tested on the mixture as a whole.
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Kmart 2009 consent order: challenging biodegradability claims for paper plates.
Arnold & Porter Webinar on False Advertising Rebecca Tushnet 2009
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Along with the artist's renderings of badgers, each item is illustrated with easy to understand icons referencing water resistance, biodegradability (meaning you can go into a lake or ocean without harming the aquatic life), animal testing (none), and UVA rating.
Marcia G. Yerman: Sunscreen Protection and Nail Polish: A Green Approach Marcia G. Yerman 2011
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