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  • Growing environmental concerns drive demand for sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics.
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  • Evaluating biodegradability, compostability, and ecotoxicity is crucial for sustainable material adoption.

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  • To assess the environmental performance of a PLA-based biocomposite with micronized cellulose fibers.
  • To determine the material's biodegradability, compostability, and ecotoxicity.
  • To understand how product dimensions and compost application affect environmental outcomes.

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  • Respirometric testing for biodegradability under thermophilic conditions.
  • Monitoring disintegration of compostable products with varying thicknesses (1.0 mm and 2.1 mm).
  • Ecotoxicity assessment via seed germination and plant growth assays (barley, onion, sunflower, tomato, wheat).

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  • The biocomposite achieved 81% degradation in 155 days, meeting European limits for fluorine and heavy metals.
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  • Compost application showed species-dependent effects on plant growth, with some delays observed.

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  • Material dimensions and compost application require careful consideration for optimal environmental performance.
  • Findings support responsible design and disposal strategies for sustainable biocomposites.