Question

What are the problems caused by the non-biodegradable wastes that we generate?

Answer 1

Non-biodegradable wastes:

1. These are the wastes, which cannot be dissolved or decomposed by natural agents such as micro-organisms and act as a pollution source.
2. Examples of non-biodegradable wastes are toxic chemicals, synthetic fibers, pesticides, plastics, etc.

The following are the problems resulting due to non-biodegradable wastes:

1. The wastes like pesticides, decline the fertility of the soil, with continuous application, the pH level of the soil turns unsuitable for vegetation.
2. The pesticides also get accumulated progressively at each trophic level and thus exhibit a harmful effect on the organisms.
3. The wastes like plastic burning discharge toxic components into the surroundings resulting in air pollution.
4. The non-biodegradable wastes are the prime reasons for land, air, soil, and water pollution.