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Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know.
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Certainly not in your home composter. You need heat >~145F for extended periods, your typical home composter only hits those temps for a short period of time because of how small they are. I've seen anecdotal home experiments on those really loud Sun Chip bags that are supposed to be compostable and they last for 1-2 years in home composters.
What is this 'home composter' you speak of? Like a bin with soil and worms?
We have one of these at home