Questions tagged [biodegradability]

I am using PLA for 3D printing, and I know it does not degrade well in the wild. I would like to know if there is a chemical process I could use to treat it at home. Specifically, I am looking for a cleaner alternative than throwing my 3d printing…

According to the Oxford Dictionary (Google), the definition of biodegradability is as follows: (of a substance or object) capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms and thereby avoiding pollution. The definition for the term…

In addition to the question: Can I really throw failed PLA prints on compost? and anything else I've read about PLA biodegradability, what exact conditions are needed to achieve this? I mean, oxygen can be bought, and exposure to high temperatures…