Question

If all the waste we generate is biodegradable, will this have no impact on the environment?

Answer 1

Waste management:

1. Though all the waste produced may be biodegradable it may still pollute the environment.
2. Biodegradable waste needs to be decomposed within a particular period of time or else the accumulation of the waste will lead again to pollution.
3. Accumulation of waste will lead to breeding grounds for mosquitoes, worms and flies which may be the carrier of many diseases.
4. A large amount of waste in water can pollute and will make it unhealthy for regular purposes.