How to Use biodegradable in a Sentence

biodegradable

adjective
  • Eco-friendly and biodegradable, they’re made of 100% pure wool and azo-free dyes for hours of fun.
    Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2022
  • And any leftover food scraps, of course, would have been biodegradable.
    Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The test uses a skin patch about the size of a Band-Aid with tiny, biodegradable microneedles on one side.
    Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 2 July 2022
  • The fact that these frames are biodegradable and were developed by NASA.
    Vanessa Powell, ELLE, 17 Dec. 2022
  • So after 10 years the biodegradable supplies cost more than twice as much.
    Clarisa Diaz, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2022
  • And in that woodland burial ground, the first of its kind in the UK, oak trees have been planted over biodegradable graves, so there are no headstones.
    WIRED, 25 Nov. 2022
  • These unscented and biodegradable laundry sheets are a must for any trip.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The biodegradable formula uses the power of citrus oils to cut through grease.
    Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
  • The contents of the warmers can be composted after use, and the warmers are 98% biodegradable.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2023
  • This all-natural and biodegradable soap cleans hands, body, pets, dishes and more.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 26 May 2022
  • Their biodegradable 100% wool upper just so happens to be very bunion friendly as well.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 1 July 2023
  • And as a plus, the bottle is recyclable and the solution itself is biodegradable.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
  • It's made of biodegradable leather, is water and sweat-resistant, and comfortable enough to wear all day long.
    Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 6 Feb. 2023
  • What sets it apart from other yoga mats is that it's made from 100 percent biodegradable cork and rubber.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2022
  • Cloth bags are also biodegradable, given enough time, and don’t pose threats to marine life as plastic bags do.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The body is wrapped in a biodegradable shroud and placed directly into the earth in compliance with Islam practice.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2023
  • For example, in mid-April, more than 120 guests on the Octantis gathered in the rain at 7 a.m. to watch the release of a biodegradable weather balloon.
    Washington Post, 5 May 2022
  • This cooling globe is a great massaging tool made from high-quality glass and filled with a biodegradable gel that stays cool and adds weight to the massager.
    Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
  • This five-pack of masks comes in a biodegradable and reusable pouch, in a nod to sustainability.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 18 Aug. 2023
  • They're made from biodegradable materials with so-now bulky round toes and mid-platform soles.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022
  • Plus, they’re made of biodegradable vegetable fiber, which is better for the planet—which means a better future for your baby.
    Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The units are packed in biodegradable and recyclable packaging.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 June 2022
  • All the polishes are biodegradable, vegan, and cruelty-free, and the names are in Portuguese—a nod to Ribeiro’s heritage.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2022
  • The sisters focused on how disposable masks are not biodegradable.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2023
  • BioRepublic makes clean, cruelty-free sheet masks that are plant-based and biodegradable.
    Meg Donohue, Town & Country, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Meghan wants, like, cashmere curtains and a hairbrush made of organic reeds and biodegradable sneakers and earrings made of moon rocks.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Some consumer product sites say party string is not biodegradable.
    Susan Montoya Bryan, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
  • Its staffers are handing out blue-and-black biodegradable pouches called Deterra.
    Kayla Nguyen, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Second, the bill removes a loophole that allows the release of biodegradable balloons, which can still cause harm to the environment, Chaney said.
    Max Chesnes, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024
  • It’s also made of biodegradable plastic that’s completely BPA-free and non-toxic.
    Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 6 Sep. 2023

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'biodegradable.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: