Question

Explain breifly that why Non-biodegradable waste is harmful to the environment? Give suitable examples.

Answer 1

Non-biodegradable waste:
Materials which cannot be broken down or decomposed into the soil by micro-organisms and natural agents are labeled as non-biodegradable.
Examples: Plastic materials, metal scraps, aluminum cans and bottles, etc.

• These things are practically immune to the natural processes and thus cannot be fed upon or broken down even after thousands of years and thus promote pollution.