When you see a product that’s marked as “certified compostable” that means it will also biodegrade over time in a landfill or in the environment; however there are no set guidelines to monitor how long the biodegradation process will take, unlike compostability. It’s important to point out that all materials will degrade to some extent when exposed to the elements, and that has always been a cornerstone of our Green Chemistry approach. As plastics degrade, they begin to release some of their chemical compounds into the surrounding land and water. It’s for this reason that we remain staunchly committed to manufacturing products and packaging that do not contain any hazardous chemicals that may leach into the environment.