Rotting apple core

In this activity, students set up an experiment to determine the biodegradability of different substances.

We see the term ‘biodegradable’ on some products that we buy, such as washing powders and shampoo, but what does it actually mean?

Fungi, plants, and animals live together in Tāne-mahuta, and all have important roles to play.

In nature, different materials biodegrade at different rates. If you throw your apple core into the bushes along with a steel toy car, your apple core...

We see the term ‘biodegradable’ on some products that we buy, such as washing powders and shampoo, but what does it actually mean?