Q. What is the difference between recyclable and biodegradable?
Recyclable means the product can be used over again, typically in the context of a municipal, commercial or industtial program that collects used materials and converts it into a new product.
Insite® BIODEGRADABLE is not recyclable, but is biodegradable.
Duraplast® BIODEGRADABLE is 100% recyclable and 100% biodegradable.
Recycled Content means that some or all of the product has been manufactured using recycled materials. The polystyrene foam in Gilman's BIODEGRADABLE foamboards has been formulated using at least 15% recycled content.
Biodegradable refers to a material that breaks down relatively quickly under natural conditions or in a commercial landfill.
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