Materials that decompose through natural processes by fungi, bacteria, other living organisms, temperature, and sunlight Includes wood, plant life, food refuse, wool, silk

ORIGINS AND END USES Materials are harvested Formed into starches with added poly lactic acids and bamboo Formed into plastic packaging, furniture, etc. Requires less energy to manufacture than conventional Can be composted or even recycled m

ORIGINS AND END USES Materials are harvested Organic/natural finishes and stains are used Most products can be recycled, as well as composted/biodegrade Substitute for wood- hemp and biodegradable plastic resin Other biodegradable materials-gypsum/drywall, straw/wool/hemp insulation, wool carpet, cork/bamboo/linoleum flooring

BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS