Polybutylene adipate terephthalate, is an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester that has the properties of conventional polyethylene but is fully biodegradableBiodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. under industrial compostingIndustrial composting is an established process with commonly agreed upon requirements (e.g. temperature, timeframe) for transforming biodegradable wa... More. PBAT is made from fossil petroleum with first attempts being made to produce it partly from renewable resourcesAgricultural raw materials, which are not used as food or feed, but as raw material for industrial products or to generate energy. The use of renewabl... More. [bM 06/09]