Compost Responsibly
All materials compost over time - even nuclear waste is biodegradable in something like 1 million years. Unless there is a claim following a biodegradable statement with a time frame or under certain conditions, be very wary of that word and many other frequently used terms. Most certifications for compostability are intended for industrial composting. That means that the product probably won't be biodegradable at all in a landfill.
Landfills are not designed to breakdown waste, only to store it; waste is usually encapsulated and void of the oxygen needed to decompose even a banana peel. Luckily, there are many composters throughout the United States that have residential and commercial pick-up. We encourage you to contact those in your area and find out about their services!