What is the difference between bio-based, biodegradable and recyclable?

Bio-based

Relates to where the carbon in a material came from. In this case, from living organisms. If it is rapidly renewable, then yes it is biobased.

Biodegradable

It means something can breakdown by microorganisms, fungi, etc. Note: Not all of these materials can be fully broken down and only in certain select environments.

Recyclable

The Myth of Recycling.
Only 8.4% of plastics in
the US are recycled.
The rest ends up in
landfills.

RENEWABLE RESOURCE (ree-NOO-uh-bul REE-sors)

Natural resource that can replenish itself at a similar rate to its use by people.

FOSSIL BASED AND BIODEGRADABLE

These polymers are produced using ancient fossil carbon (generally from petroleum) but due to their molecular structure, they have the ability to be biodegradable. Amni Soul Eco® biodegrades in only a few years when disposed of in well-controlled landfills.