- Recyclable plastics are traditional, oil-based polymers (like PET and HDPE) that can be mechanically melted down and remoulded into new products, conserving raw materials.
- Biodegradable plastics are designed to break down naturally over time through biological processes, but they can still leave behind chemical residues and are not suitable for composting.
- Compostable plastics are made from renewable plant materials (like cornstarch) and will break down into organic, nutrient-rich soil, but only when processed under the high-temperature conditions of industrial composting facilities.
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