Biodegradable – Natural microorganisms begin breaking down GreenCoat and GreenCoat coated cellulose substrates in the presence of water. Microorganisms decompose these materials and then the material is converted into carbon dioxide, water and biomass while composting in wet soil. This process completely coincides with the definition of biodegradability given by most experts ("Biodegradable Plastics - 99" Conference. Frankfurt-Main, Germany, Apr. 1999). When applied to composting conditions, a cellulose base coated with GreenCoat will take only slightly longer to decompose than the cellulose base.