VOA慢速英语:Pulp from Plants Makes Packaging More Earth-Friendly

marine – adj. having to do with the sea or ocean

debris – n. trash

big box retailer – n. large store, part of a national group

shears – n. scissors, a tool to cut things with

biodegradable – adj. of a substance or object capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms

composte – n. decayed mixture of plants used to improve the soil

landfill – n. an area where waste is buried under the ground

architect – n. a person who designs buildings

fiber - n. plant material made into thin threads

geography – n. an area of study that deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc.