Science glossary film: Biodegradable

Biodegradable

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Easily broken down by biological activity, especially bacteria in the soil.

Easily broken down by biological activity, especially bacteria in the soil. Many man-made polymers are not biodegradable, and if not recycled, they can persist in the environment for many decades. Scientists are trying to develop biodegradable alternatives that are as good and as cheap as the current generation of polymers, which include plastics, rubbers and adhesives.

Many man-made polymers are not biodegradable, and if not recycled, they can persist in the environment for many decades. Scientists are trying to develop biodegradable alternatives that are as good and as cheap as the current generation of polymers, which include plastics, rubbers and adhesives.

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