"Biodegradable" and "compostable" are two words popping up all over environmentally-friendly merchandise in an attempt to appeal to those concerned with the wellness of our planet.
When people think of sustainable innovations, their thoughts either go in one of two directions. Either images are conjured up of high-tech solar and wind power electronics and green ultra-luxury architecture in Dubai or they think of shower-skipping, hemp-loving hippies.
There is a whole level in between that is much more accessible to every day people who want to green their lives and reduce their carbon footprints.
The following innovations are biodegradable and much more gentle on the environment than their non-decomposing counterparts.
It includes everything from dissolving packaging to very chic composting units to compliment modern green homes.
19 Biodegradable Innovations to Make Composting Cool
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Biodegradable Cell Phone
Bamboo Phone Sprouts Seeds After Composting
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Compact Compost
NatureMill's Kitchen Compost Automatically Tranfers Waste
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Dissolvable Dress Makes a Statement
Let It Rain?
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Biodegradable Plastic
New Plastic Dissolves in Sea Water
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Edible Furniture
Biodegradable Starch Chair by Max Lamb
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Hip Kitchen Composting
The 'Bio Pod' for Organic Waste
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Edible Dishes
Biodegradable Picnic Ware
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EcoFriendly Pillows
Looolo Cushions Dissolve In The Compost
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Biodegradable Couture
Helen Storey's Dissolving Wardrobe
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Non-Dissolving Edible Packaging
Compost or Eat Your Containers
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Biodegradable Flower Pots
Graine De Pot
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Biodegradable Umbrella
The Bamboo Brelli
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Daily Dump
Indian Composting Company Launches to Achieve Zero Waste
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Biodegradable Plastic
EcoGen Bathroom Products
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Biodegradable Beds
Essentia Eco Luxury Mattresses
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High Rise Composts
Vermicondo
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Compost Your Dead Body
Graves Get Eco Friendly
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100% Biodegradable Auto Oil
G-OIL From Animal Fat
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Compostable Corn Bags
BioBags
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Cooling Mushroom Packaging
Mushroom Packaging Creates Customizable and Compostable Solutions
Multi-Material Home Composters
The Conceptual 'Toggle' Compost Bin Accepts Food Waste and Paper
Compostable Coffee Tumblers
The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Peelable Dissolving Bottles
Tomorrow Machine's Peelable Bottle Design Dissolves In Water
Bacteria-Stitched Lab-Grown Shoes
Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
Compostable Suede Sneakers
Puma Re:Suede 2.0 is a Commercial Version of an Experimental Sneaker
Next-Gen Food Scraps Bins
Mill is a New and Revolutionary Kitchen Food Scrap Bin
Speedy Countertop Composters
The Airthereal Revive Electric Kitchen Composter is Easy to Use
Efficient Composting Systems
Homepost Emphasizes Sustainability, Both in Design and Purpose
Gamified Compost Bins
The Smart Palm Bin Awards Badges for Food Waste Reduction
Compressed Toilet Paper Boxes
Bambox Changes the Way Tissues are Dispensed by Removing the Roll
Zero-Waste Vegan Cosmetics
Siita's Biodegradable Plastic Containers Turn Into Organic Compost
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Waste-Free Dishwasher Pods
Nellie's Clean Introduces Dish Cubed—a Sustainable Dishwasher Pod
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Compostable Beauty Bottles
Sulapac Unveils the New Compostable Materials for Fragrance Bottle Caps
Microbe-Rich Kitchen Composters
The GEME Composter Breaks Down Foods in Six to Eight-Hours
Eco-Friendly Waterless Composting Toilets
Harvest Moon Introduces the Luna Compost Toilet
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
ROOTS Features a Fully Compostable and Biodegradable Elastomer
Compact Countertop Composters
The FoodCycler Maestro Has a Five-Liter Capacity
Biodegradable Mailing Satchels
Better Packaging's comPOST Packs are Biodegradable After 2 Months
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
Refillable Shower Gel Systems
Wild's Shower Gel Refills are Compostable and Plastic-Free
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Biomaterial Fashion Textiles
Modern Synthesis Creates Microbial Materials with Nanocellulose
Biodegradable Moisture-Absorbing Bags
The 'Flipme' is a Packaging Solution that Absorbs Moisture
Sustainable Dishwashing Sets
This Zero Waste Dishwashing Starter Set Includes 3 Products
Seeded Biodegradable Toilet Paper
Avia Revivi Designs the O-SOW to Encourage Plant Growth
Compostable Fragrance Caps
EAUSO VERT Created Industry-First Sustainable Fragrance Packaging
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Biodegradable Beauty Packaging
MOB Beauty's Earth-First Packaging Turns into Dirt
Biodegradable Glass Materials
Researchers from the IPE Created Glass that Naturally Decomposes
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Biophilic Air Purifier Collections
ecoLogicStudio Creates the Photo.Synth.Etica Collection
Compostable Tea Bags
DAVIDsTEA is Taking a Significant Step Towards Sustainability
Concentrated Recycled Container Cleaners
WildClean Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products are Toxin-Free
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Cinnamon-Scented Biodegradable Slides
BioCir Slides are Naturally Colored and Scented
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
Usable Human Hair Materials
Green Salon Collective is Revolutionizing the Biomaterial World
Refillable Beauty Brands
Maya's Thoughtfully Designed Cosmetics Combat Plastic Waste
Biodegradable Stretch Denim
Candiani Denim's Stretch Denim is Fully Natural & Biodegradable
Bio-Based Beauty Packaging
Holmen Iggesund and Yangi Partner for Bio-Based Packaging Solutions
Carbon-Negative Pigment T-Shirts
The Vollebak Wooden T-Shirt is Made with Compostable Fabric
Compostable Smartphone Cases
The EcoBlvd Mojave Collection Cases are Made of CornBo Material
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Eco-Products' WorldView Containers are Foodsafe and Microwavable
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Asia-Focused Sustainable Packaging
aCommerce & Johnson & Johnson Create New Sustainable Packaging
Biodegradable Banana Bark Bags
FOReT Creates Sustainable, Plant-Based Fully Biodegradable Bags
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Compostable Single-Serve Coffee Packs
Steeped Coffee Leads a Movement Against Non-Recyclable Pods
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Biodegradable Casual Slides
Balena Designs a Series of Slides Made from Its Biocir Material
Compostable Food Packaging Brands
Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
Edible Plant-Based Wrappers
Xampla Makes Edible, Biodegradable Plant Protein Packaging
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Private Label Compostable Cutlery
Walmart Great Value Compostable Cutlery is Affordable
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Eco-Conscious Compostable Straws
Eco-Products Debuts Straws Made with Plant-Based Plastic
Plant-Based Coffee Pods
Peace Coffee Compostable EcoPods Come in Two Blends
Eco-Friendly Dissolving Shampoo Bottles
BBDO Guerrero Designs the Dissolving Bottles of Shampoo
Microbial Home Composters
Reencle Gravity Launched During CES 2024
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Food Waste Bioplastics Factories
Agrorenew is Transforming Watermelon Waste into Bioplastics
PCR Soil Packaging
Back to the Roots Creates Soil Packaging from Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Odorless Compost Kitchen Bins
The Mill Kitchen Bin Automatically Recycles Food Scraps
Bioplastic Coffee Pods
Danimer Scientific and TotalEnergies Debut Bioplastic Coffee Capsules
Renewable Circular Trash Cans
Mill Offers a New Way of Circular Food with a Shrunken Technology
Recycling Home-Use Compactor
The Clear Drop Device Turns Plastic Bags into Recyclable Bricks
Ocean Plastic Indoor Gardens
Ocean by Ingarden is Made Out of Ocean Plastic Waste
Home-Compostable Coffee Carts
Nespresso Launches Compostable Paper Coffee Capsules
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Sustainable Modern Dish Towels
Functional Modern Dish Towels Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
Eco-First 3D Filaments
Compost3D is a Leader in Eco-Friendly Filaments for 3D Printing
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
Compostable Sheet Masks
Masque BAR's Eco-Friendly Sheet Masks are Home-Compostable
Compostable Rice Waste Packaging
TIPA Packaging is Launching a New Solution in the UK
Water-Soluble Detergent Sachets
MACK & Notpla Created an Industry First Detergent Sachet
Potato-Made Compostable Cling Wraps
Great Wrap Offers a New Biodegradable Cling Film
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
Sustainable Potato Bags
'Brown Bag Potatoes' Get a New Sustainable Bag for E-Commerce Packaging
Innovative Biobased Fabrication Brands
Algreen Creates Bio-Based Polyurethane Out of Food Waste
Curbside Waste Bags
TerraCycle Launches a New Zero Waste Bag for Hard-to-Recycle Waste Streams
Sustainable Cereal Packaging
Weetabix Now Features Fully Recyclable Packaging
Odor-Busting Waste Composters
This Compact Machine Allows For Convenient Indoor Composting
Biodegradable Bubblegum Packages
Milliways Launches a New Biodegradable and Recyclable Box Design
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Bark-Based Packaging Technology
Bpacks is a Biodegradable Packaging Startups with a New Solution
Non-Soggy Biodegradable Straws
Scientists Create a New Eco-Friendly Straw Using Lignin Materials
Compostable Denim Packaging Trials
Levi's Rolls out Hybrid Polybags as a Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable Timber-Made Toilets
The Woodio 'Block' Toilet is Made Using Wood Composite
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
FSC-Backed Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Launches Wooden Cutlery for Food Service Applications
Plastic-Free Solid Cosmetics
ATTITUDE's Solid Makeup Line is Housed in Biodegradable Packaging
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Biodegradable Menstrual Pads
C is an Eco-Friendly Feminine Care Brand Founded by Two Saudi Sisters
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Sustainable Edible Pouches
Cannabis Brand Wyld Launches a Fully Compostable Pouch for Edibles
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Sawdust-Created Biodegradable Casts
DART Lab's BioMatters Project Creates a Concrete Cast
Breathable Bamboo Sanitary Products
KNH Releases a Series of Bamboo Sanitary Products for Women
Sustainable Toilet Blocks
Harpic Launches Self-Sticking Toilet Blocks to Reduce Plastic Waste
Plant-Based Snack Bar Wrappers
BAR-U-EAT Compostable Bar Wrappers are BPI-Certified
Biodegradable Single-Use Soap
Researchers at the Imperial College London Develop the Tab Soap
Compostable Cold Beverage Cups
The Plastic-Free Cold Cups from Continental Cup are Eco-Focused
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
User-Friendly Kitchen Composters
Compost Genie is a Simple Solution for First-Time Composters
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Plant-Based Bioplastic Bags
Chemolex Makes Bioplastic Bags from Invasive Water Hyacinths
Eco-Friendly Baby Diapers
Healthybaby Diapers are Made of Plant-Based Materials
Graphene-Derived Sustainable Fabrics
Nanoloom Delivers a Durable Biodegradable Fabric
Empowering Period Campaigns
Natracare Launched the Project #Bekind Campaign in May
Sustainable Private Label Products
CVS Total Home is Introducing Several New Products
Compostable Drawstring Bags
GLAD Just Launched the New 100% Compostable Drawstring Bags
Biodegradable Glitter Innovations
USask Researchers Develop an Innovative Bio-Glitter Alternative
Biodegradable Nail Polishes
Re:soil Nail Polishes are All-Natural and Water-Based
Biodegradable Nail Tips
These Vegan Nail Tips Return Back to the Earth
Biomaterial Color-Changing Installations
Crafting Plastics Studio Presents the Sensibiom 2 Exhibit
Compostable Organic Tea Bags
Waitrose Launches Compostable Tea Bags for its Duchy Brand
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Compostable Fruit Snack Packaging
The Park2Natural Packaging is Being Used by New Forest Fruit
Sustainable Chemical Refill Centers
The Friendly Chemical Co. Launches its New Refill Stations
Compostable Foodservice Lines
The New Veridian™ Collection Targets Composter Contamination
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Sustainable Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Unveils Its New Compostable Wooden Cutlery