In the garden

Is wood biodegradable? Can it be composted?

Wood is one of the most used materials in our day-to-day lives. At the end of its usable life, can it be popped on the compost pile?

Are sponges biodegradable? Can they be composted?

We produce an incredible amount of waste related to cleaning regimes. Are sponges biodegradable – or will they outlive us?

Is tissue paper biodegradable? Can it be composted?

Wrapping tissue paper can be re-used, but it won’t last too many rounds of gifts! Is tissue paper biodegradable?

Is jute biodegradable? Can it be composted?

From rustic crafts to heavy duty sacks – jute is incredibly versatile. But at the end of its usable life, is jute biodegradable?

Is rayon biodegradable? Can it be composted?

Like all good things, rayon will not last forever. But is it biodegradable and can it be diverted from the landfill by composting?

Is Styrofoam biodegradable? Can it be composted?

Styrofoam, generally, isn’t collected in household recycling. What are the alternatives? Is Styrofoam biodegradable and can it be composted?

Are coffee filters biodegradable? Can they be composted?

If you are into home-brewed coffee, you will have some extra items to dispose of. Are coffee filters biodegradable and fit for composting?

Are packing peanuts biodegradable? Can they be composted?

Packing peanuts are a common packaging solution. But what about after use, are they biodegradable?

Can you compost clothes? It depends…

A huge amount of textiles end up in landfill every single year – and it is growing. As an alternative, can you compost clothes?

Is felt biodegradable? Can it be composted? It depends!

Felt is used in many industries – from fashion to construction. But when it comes to the end of its life, is felt biodegradable?