https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.09597
Process of biological decomposition of organic matter performed by microorganisms, mostly bacteria and fungi.
Notes:
- Lactic acid-based polyesters can be composted industrially provided that they are first hydrolytically degraded at a temperature above the glass transition temperature \(T_{\rm{g}}\), otherwise degradation is very slow.
- Packaging made of semi-crystalline lactic acid-based polyesters may not be compostable in a home compost bin.