Question

Which of the following is an example of non-biodegradable waste?

• A. Fruits
• B. Polyethene
• C. Paper
• D. vegetable waste

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Polyethene

Explanation for correct option:

B. Polyethene

Non-biodegradable waste:

• “A material which is not easily decomposed by natural processes is termed non-biodegradable.”
• Examples of Non-biodegradable waste are Tin/Aluminum cans as well as plastic bags.

Biodegradable waste:

• “A material which gets decomposed through natural processes, such as action by bacteria, is called biodegradable.”
• Examples of Biodegradable wastes are peels of vegetables/fruits as well as paper.
• Polyethene is a non-biodegradable waste as it cannot be decomposed by natural processes.

Explanation for incorrect options

(A) Fruit

• Fruit can biodegrade in all forms. In fact, some fruits tend to do so more quickly than other types of food and leftovers from the kitchen.
• Hence, option (A) is incorrect.

(C)Paper

• Paper of every type is biodegradable. This is so because the paper is produced using biodegradable wood pulp.
• Hence, option (C) is incorrect.

(D) Vegetable waste

• Vegetable waste is biodegradable that is produced in vast amounts.
• Much of it is thrown on land to decay in the open, which not only generates a nasty smell but also attracts birds, rodents, and pigs.
• Hence, option (D) is incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is B . Polyethene is a non-biodegradable waste.