Question

Why are plastics non-biodegradable substances?

Answer 1

Non-biodegradable substances:

• The non-biodegradable substances are the ones that are not decomposed by natural processes such as biodegradation.
• Biodegradation is the process of decomposition of wastes carried out by microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi.
• The non-biodegradable substances persist in the environment for a longer duration becoming a pollutant.

Plastic:

• Plastic is a non-biodegradable substance because it cannot be degraded by microorganisms.