Question

Write one difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. List two impacts of each type of the accumulated waste on environment if not disposed off properly.

Answer 1

While non-biodegradable wastes cannot be decomposed and thus pollute the environment, biodegradable wastes can be converted into manure by soil microbes.

1. Impacts of accumulated biodegradable waste on the environment if not disposed of properly are:
   1. Methane and other greenhouse gases are released as a result, which furthers global warming.
   2. It can cause diseases to spread because it serves as a breeding ground for microorganisms that cause illnesses.
2. Impacts of accumulated non-biodegradable waste on the environment if not disposed of properly are:
   1. It may result in pollution of the air, water, land, and soil, which could be detrimental to both human health and the environment.
   2. Animals might mistake the waste for food or become entangled in it, harming wildlife.