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A common health problem caused by non-biodegradable wastes particularly petroleum based plastics is water contamination. Petroleum based plastics can release toxic chemicals into water either from rain or direct contact. Certain plastics can also release toxic gases into the air by melting.
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∙ 13y agoit spoils aquatic animals and is harmful for birds and other animals which might eat them for Fruits
It POLLUTES THE EARTH, AND CANNOT BE BROKEN DOWN, MAKING LARGER LANDFILLS.
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∙ 15y agoNon-biodegradable waste cannot be decomposed by bacteria. As a result household wastes such as detergents, soaps, synthetic cloth etc. go into the sewage undegraded which results in waste accumulation. Therefore, such wastes are harmful.
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∙ 15y agoIt is most prudent to avoid eating non biodegradable materials to begin with, then you don't have to worry about the effects of the waste. Waste not, want not.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they are difficult to dispose of, as they last for many years..
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∙ 13y agonon biodegradable materials can spread diseases and in large piles will just clutter up our planet. so don't litter...
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∙ 12y agobecause it won't break down and just sits as litter for a very long time.
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∙ 11y agononbiodegrable waste is more hazardous for mankind . find it reason?
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The different kinds of waste?
THE TWO KINDS OF WASTE ARE THE BIODEGRADABLE AND NON-BIODEGRADABLE BIODEGRADABLE WASTE THAT ARE DECAYING NON-BIODEGRADABLE WASTE THAT WILL NOT DECAY AS TIME PASS
Cloth bag is a examples of biodegradable waste or non-biodegradable waste?
A cloth bag is an example of non-biodegradable waste.
Is paper biodegradable waste or non biodegradable waste?
biodegradable
Are you allowed to mixed a non-hazardous waste with a hazardous waste?
You are allowed to mixed a non-hazardous waste with a hazardous waste
What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste?
Biodegradable waste is a type of waste which can rot and change into manure. Non-biodegradable waste is a type of waste which cannot rot and change into manure. Such waste piles up and causes pollution. There is no way of destroying it except for burning it, which further pollutes the atmosphere.
Waste disposal in a vegetable market?
biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes these 2 types of waste are found in a vegetable market 1) biodegradable waste : It can be decomposed ex: food waste 2) non-biodegradable waste:It cannot be decomposed ex:foams
Is chocolate wrappers non- biodegradeble waste?
yes,it is non- biodegradable waste
Why is it important to separate biodegradable and non biodegradable wastes?
why is waste for us
When are rags or wipes considered non-hazardous waste?
Rags or wipes are considered non-hazardous waste when they are
Is hazardous waste similar to non biodegradable waste?
Non biodegradable wastes and recyclable wastes are the same however recyclable wastes are those which can be reused. For example..bottles.. these are non biodegrable wastes at the same time recyclable because bottles can also be reused as containers for clips and/or pens with creativity perhaps.
Why segregate waste?
The aims and objectives to segregation of waste are many. This will be useful in mainly determining which waste products can be recycled.
What is meant by the term non biodegradable?
waste and recycling
