decompose
the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler matter

organic matter
material that has consisting of carbon-based (living) compounds capable of decaying

biodegradable
able to be broken down into tiny organisms

disposable
meant to be thrown away after use

hazardous waste
toxic things that are thrown away that harm the earth and living things

reduce
to use less

reuse
to use again

decomposition time
the time it takes for matter to decompose

debris
the remains of anything broken down