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    biodegradable

    US /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈgreɪdəbl/

    ・

    UK /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈgreɪdəbl/

    B1
    adj.AdjectiveCapable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria
    A biodegradable detergent is better for the environment

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    The startup turning human ashes into diamonds | Challengers by Freethink

    06:36The startup turning human ashes into diamonds | Challengers by Freethink
    • In 2021, human composting, biodegradable coffins, trips to space.

      In 2021, human composting, biodegradable coffins, trips to space.

    B1

    This tiny device could reforest the entire planet

    05:02This tiny device could reforest the entire planet
    • It's completely biodegradable, so you're not left with a bunch of waste sitting on the forest floor forever.

      It's completely biodegradable, so you're not left with a bunch of waste sitting on the forest floor forever.

    • It's completely biodegradable, so you're not left with a bunch of waste sitting on the forest floor forever.

      It's completely biodegradable, so you're not left with a bunch of waste sitting on the forest floor forever.

    B1

    The Bizarre History of Gasoline | WheelHouse

    06:33The Bizarre History of Gasoline | WheelHouse
    • Cutting gas with ethanol has advantages over pure gasoline, such as being biodegradable, polluting less and having a better energy balance.

      Cutting gas with ethanol has advantages over pure gasoline, such as being biodegradable, polluting less and having a better energy balance.

    • Cutting gas with ethanol has advantages over pure gasoline, such as being biodegradable, polluting less,

      Cutting gas with ethanol has advantages over pure gasoline, such as being biodegradable, polluting less,

    B1

    Taipei's Smart City Summit & Expo showcases net-zero tech for sustainable future

    02:52Taipei's Smart City Summit & Expo showcases net-zero tech for sustainable future
    • We use naturally hollow, round plants, cutting and drying them, to create biodegradable grass straws.

      We use naturally hollow, round plants, cutting and drying them, to create biodegradable grass straws.

    • We use naturally hollow, round plants, cutting and drying them to create biodegradable grass straws.

      We use naturally hollow, round plants, cutting and drying them to create biodegradable grass straws.

    B2

    Why Plastic Straws Suck

    04:38Why Plastic Straws Suck
    • Starbucks says by 2020 it will "eliminate plastic straws," pivoting to biodegradable straws and a newly designed lid.

      Starbucks says by 2020 it will "eliminate plastic straws," pivoting to biodegradable straws and a newly designed lid.

    • pivoting to biodegradable straws and a newly designed lid.

      pivoting to biodegradable straws and a newly designed lid.

    B1

    10 Ways to Reduce Waste | Zero Waste for Beginners

    07:1710 Ways to Reduce Waste | Zero Waste for Beginners
    • just by switching to something that's biodegradable and compostable.

      just by switching to something that's biodegradable and compostable.

    B1

    自動車の未来について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    16:26自動車の未来について質問ある?| Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • Tires could be biodegradable.

      Tires could be biodegradable.

    B1

    Should You Stop Wearing Tampons?

    03:57Should You Stop Wearing Tampons?
    • And while cotton and rayon are biodegradable, the rest of the tampon isn't,

      And while cotton and rayon are biodegradable, the rest of the tampon isn't,

    B2

    12 Tips For Sustainable Travel

    13:1812 Tips For Sustainable Travel
    • Saying no to single-use plastics might raise some eyebrows, but it's an important step in raising awareness in countries that still treat plastics like the biodegradable products they recently replaced.

      Saying no to single-use plastics might raise some eyebrows, but it's an important step in raising awareness in countries that still treat plastics like the biodegradable products they recently replaced.

    • A better solution is biodegradable soap and shampoo like Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Pure Castile Soap.

      A better solution is biodegradable soap and shampoo like Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Pure Castile Soap.

    B1

    Rainworks - Rain-Activated Art

    02:34Rainworks - Rain-Activated Art
    • So the stuff that makes rainworks is biodegradable, environmentally-friendly

      So the stuff that makes rainworks is biodegradable, environmentally-friendly

    B1