Question

Anuskha wonder why the fruit peels are not decomposed when she kept them inside the airtight polythene bag. Why did this happen?

Answer 1

Answer:

Plastics are not naturally producing elements of the earth; they are synthetically manufactured with a combination of chemicals. Two class of suspects under scientific scrutiny are bisphenol A and phthalates. When food is stored in plastic bags, these chemicals can leach into the food and infest them. Studies have shown that these chemicals have been linked to tissue changes, genetic damage, early puberty and hormonal changes. Experts suggest switching to brown paper bags or high grade polyethylene bags for a safer bet.

Answer 2

The fruit peels are not decomposed when Anushka kept them inside the airtight polythene bag because -

• The decomposition of the organic substances are performed by the decomposing microorganisms which are very common in our environment especially in the atmospheric air.

• When the fruit peels are kept inside the airtight plastic bags,the way of the environmental decomposing microorganisms was obstructed and fruit peels didn't get decomposed at all.