Question

The use of disposable paper cups is more beneficial than disposable plastic cups. Why?

• A. Disposable paper cups are cheaper.
• B. Disposable paper cups are easily available.
  
• C. Paper cups can be reused.
• D. Recycling of paper cups has no harmful impact on environment.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Recycling of paper cups has no harmful impact on environment.

Wastes can be categorised as biodegradable or non-biodegradable.

• Biodegradable wastes such as paper, kitchen wastes, etc. can be easily decomposed in nature by microorganisms and cause no harm to the environment.
• Non-biodegradable wastes such as plastic material, chemical pesticides, etc. cannot be decomposed by microorganisms and hence get accumulated in the environment.
• Thus, the use of disposable paper cups is more environmentally friendly, since disposable paper cups are easily degradable and their complete recycling process has no negative effect on the environment.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.