Are these biodegradable? Can I toss them in the compost when done with them?
843066
No, not the scrubby ones. They have a sponge that is, but it's just a regular sponge, without a scrubby side.
1058306
Yes, you put them right in with the grass,vegetable scraps and leaves. They do a wonderful job of making compost.
158780
No -- they are silica crystals, which are not soluble or biodegradable. You'd be asking for a plugged-toilet problem. ...Steve N.
287483
I do not think so. It is not marketed as biodegradable, I even went to the manufacturer's website and no mention of it being biodegradable.
1416948
Yes, They Do Describe Them As Biodegradable Besides Being Made From recycled Material. They Decompose Within A 12 To 18 Month Period Supposedly.I Love Them, Smell Good To Help Hide The Odor And Are Plenty Big Enough Also.
1058305
Yes, you put them in a composter. If you don't have one it's easy to start one. I started one and it's very easy to maintain.
967353
Sorry, don't compost. I suggest you contact St. Gabriel Organics for info like that.
259714
After reading article last year, I don't believe these are biodegradable, just flushable (like it says).
803476
Yes they are disposable. I am not sure of they are recyclable thou. I believe so.
2074457
Yes, you have to buy the biobags to go with it. It has large holes in it, so the bag is a must. The biobags are compostable, so you just pull out the bag and thrown it in your composter. Super easy.
1650290
I only use them for dog waste, but I tried tearing one and it is not difficult to tear, so I would not think you would want them in the kitchen. Stick with Hefty Scrap bags for that purpose or I saw a scrap bag in Wal-Mart that probably will also work for kitchen compost.
466211
Keep in mind that composting is really easy - can be as simple as putting a pile of your compostables in a small corner of the yard and leaving them there to decompose if you don't want to do any more work - and is far better for the environment than burning (plus the ash is then pretty worthless to your soil). If you throw your leftover vegetable choppings and some dirt and water on top, your papers will decompose even faster. Compost done correctly should never smell.
983981
It does not say "biodegradable' - could be an oversight as 100% of ingredients are natural. The bananaboat website may help and they have an 800 # I think 1800safesun - look to web for that.
1027182
I don't think so. I found them all summer while mowing the lawn. If they are then the breakdown time is long. Good question, never thought to ask it myself but a biodegradable should be made for these pellets.
2038054
They do break down in the elements over a long period of time. I reuse them as bases to plant pots to prevent water from damaging floors or shelves. They eventually become cracked and thinner outdoors. I would not say they are formally compostable. I just have peace of mind that they eventually break down in the garbage over time. Answer from a person who tries to stay green, but uses this product on a regular basis.
1894308
As far as I know, plastic that will break down into tiny little pieces is still plastic and that is not truly biodegradeable. Cornstarch I think is biodegradeable but I am having difficulty finding cornstarch bags since the ones I used to buy were recalled.
1939621
From http://www.ifyoucare.com/less-waste:"The packaging of every product is made from unbleached and whenever possible, recycled cardboard or paper which should be recycled again. The coffee filters, parchment paper, baking cups, waxed paper and sandwich bags are 100% biodegradable and should be composted. The aluminum foil is made from recycled aluminum and can be recycled again."So, to answer your question, yes. And thank you for caring =)