Biodegradable materials consumers

Biodegradable materials are created specifically with recyclability or disposal in mind. Recycling techniques for post-consumer biodegradable plastic products have two important features, which distinguish them from conventional polymers their biodegradability or compostability and the use of renewable resources in their manufacture. 

The first example can be found in disposable consumer products. In products which are designed for single-use, the shorter shelf-life of degradable polymers is not an issue. Especially in nappies, feminine hygiene products and wet wipes, biodegradable materials present interesting alternatives [169]. 

The ceramic material consumed by the general public in the greatest quantities is glass, in the form of containers. Glass is a relatively inert material and, as such, does not decompose thus, it is not biodegradable. A significant proportion of municipal landfills consists of waste glass this is also true of incinerator residue. 

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