When I see epoxy I start to get suspicious about whether this product/process is as sustainable as claimed. Can I throw the whole thing in a compost bin? Or is this just a fancier plastic that will inevitably end up in our oceans?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucilage
It seems there's a tension between being biodegradable and being durable.
So I always take it with a pinch of salt when a brand toots the "biodegradable" horn a bit too loudly, come back when it's compostable.