Image 1 Plastic specimen for testing were cut from the film. Image 2 The test hole was dug in a fresh Commercial compost heap. Image 3 The bags were filled with a mixture of plastic and immature compost. Image 4 The plastic films were placed inside stitched shade cloth bags. Image 5 The test bags were placed in the hole. Image 6 Plastic film samples after 1 month of composting. Image 7 Close up of samples after 1 month composting showing microbial attack & fungal staining. Image 8 Plastic film samples after 2 months composting. Image 9 Plastic film samples after 3 months composting.