Biodegradable Sponges: Truth vs. Landfill Myth

Certified compostable sponges (ASTM D6400 or EN 13432) *do* break down—but only in industrial composting facilities or well-managed home piles. In landfills? They’re effectively inert: sealed, anaerobic, and cold. So stop relying on “biodegradable” labels alone. Instead: 1) Choose sponges…

