Garden without plastic pots, mulch and twine
Nursery pots, plastic mulch and polypropylene twine are rarely recycled; terracotta, coir, paper pots, jute twine and organic mulch replace them.
Agriculture
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PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates)
Bacteria-made polyesters that biodegrade in soil, fresh water and seawater; the only mainstream bioplastic family that does not depend on industrial composting.
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Thermoplastic starch (cornstarch blends)
Plant starch plasticised and blended with biodegradable polyesters; the standard material for certified compostable carrier bags, bin liners and mulch film.