Because of their small size BBs are difficult and seldom recovered and often left strewn across outdoor fields. As it can take as much as 500 years for plastic to decompose, the issue of litter becomes a concern for land owners thus an environmentally friendly BB was created that would break down sooner without harming the surrounding environment. Bio-degradable BBs are made from organic-based materials that will break down in a matter of months when exposed to sunlight, water, and soil. Their strength, make, and performance are indistinguishable from ordinary plastic BBs and are available in the different weights competitive players need.
