Question

What are biodegradable materials? Give four examples of biodegradable materials.

Answer 1

"Biodegradeable" meaning which can be decomposed biologically with the help of certain micro-organisms. Biodegradeable material generally includes wood, wool, cotton, animal waste or any other organic material which can be broken down into carbondioxide, methane or any other simple organic molecules with the help of micro-organisms. They are often referred to as 'Bio-waste'. Examples of Biodegradable material are:

1. Human and animal waste. (Such as Fecal matter)
2. Plant products such as wood, paper, food material etc.
3. Remains of dead organisms.
4. Egg shell.