Biodegradable Hoax?

I have a sense, with no evidence, that biodegradable is a hoax term, which will be energy intensive and polluting.
In general I suspect a better endeavour would be to shred, mince, and compress what is already the cheapest means to get food and beverage and other goods to the consumer, and store in ravines or suchlike for the future.

Any genuine scientists in the field here to comment?

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