MyQuestionIcon

7

You visited us 7 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Composting

Why do we say...

Question

Why do we say that composting results in 'recycling' of biodegradable waste?

Open in App

Solution

Composting is a natural process of recycling the biodegradable waste because it reuses the nutrients present in the wastes and restores them to the soil, thus increasing the productivity of the soil.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

3

Similar questions

Q. Write T for the true statement(s) and F for the false one. Correct the false statements(s).
1. Fruit and vegetable peels are biodegradable.
2. Non-biodegradable waste rot over time.
3. Blue bins are for biodegradable waste.
4. Composting is a simple and almost effortless process of recycling.

Q. Why is recycling considered to be an efficient method of disposing off biodegradable waste?

Q. Write True (T) or False (F) against the following statements in the given brackets:
1. Composting is better than burning. ( )
2. Red worms help in composting. ( )
3. Gaseous waste is also called garbage. ( )
4. Biodegradable wastes are used for making compost. ( )
5. Kabadiwala buys waste from us for recycling. ( )

Q. Recycling waste is best way to manage non-biodegradable wastes

Q. Recycling biodegradable waste into a nutrient-rich, usable material is often called as

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Disposal of Waste

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard VI Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon