Question

Biodegradable waste includes substances that can be degraded by microbes into harmless and non-toxic substances.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Wastes that are composed of organic matter are biodegradable waste. They are called biodegradable because they can be broken down into carbon dioxide, water, methane or simple organic molecules. The break down process is carried out primarily by natural agents such as by micro-organisms and other living things. The processes include composting, aerobic digestion, anaerobic digestion.