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Q. Are Gilman BIODEGRADABLE foamboards recyclable?

Duraplast® BIODEGRADABLE is an all-plastic foamboard that is 100% recyclable, as well as 100% biodegradable. For purposes of most municipal recycling programs, it is catagorized as PS6.

Insite® BIODEGRADABLE is not recyclable, but is 100% biodegradable.

More on the definitions of "recyclable" and "biodegradable" here

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Technical Topics and Answers

• How long does it take for Gilman's biodegradable foamboard to breakdown in a landfill?
  
  
• What makes Gilman's biodegradable polystyrene foam breakdown in a landfill?
  
  
• What is the difference between recyclable and biodegradable
  
  
• Are Gilman BIODEGRADABLE foamboards recyclable?
  
  
• What does SFI certification mean?
  
  
• What's the performance trade off between your standard boards and the BIODEGRADABLE line?
  
  
• How do you back up your claims?