PHA products offer comparable durability to traditional plastics during use. They maintain their structural integrity for months to years depending on usage, but begin biodegrading only when exposed to composting conditions with specific microorganisms, moisture, and temperature.

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No, PHA products are designed to withstand normal pet play. They only biodegrade under specific composting conditions with the right combination of microorganisms, moisture, heat, and oxygen that aren't present during regular use.

All materials used Phaws products are non-toxic and small fragments should pass harmlessly when incidentally ingestion, though the situation should always be monitored. Large fragments should be treated no differently than any other large item and vet attention should likely be sought.

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PHA materials biodegrade 100x faster than traditional petroplastics. While regular plastic can take 100-1000 years to break down, PHA materials completely compost in 3 months to 6 months, and degrade in ~5-10 years in most open environments. 

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If you're nearby, send them back to us, and we'll do the rest!

If not, the best disposal method is home or industrial composting. When possible, break products into smaller pieces, add them to your compost bin or send them off, and compost on! 

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We offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied with your PHA product, contact us for a full refund or exchange. We stand behind the quality and safety of our sustainable products.

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