Question

For serving food at a party, would you prefer a plastic plate or a banana leaf? Explain giving reasons.

Answer 1

Biodegradable waste:

1. Biodegradable wastes are those wastes that can be decomposed by microorganisms.
2. Banana leaves are biodegradable waste, but plastic plates are not biodegradable.
3. Using of plastic plates can cause many problems like:
   1. Serving food on plastic plates can cause severe health issues.
   2. Disposal of plastic plates is very difficult because it cannot burn and throw after use.
4. Disposal of banana leaves is easy because it is biodegradable and can be used in composting.
5. Hence we can use banana leaves for serving food.