Question

essay on non biodegradable

Answer 1

The waste materials that cannot be decomposed to simple, non-poisonous substances in the nature are called non-biodegradable waste materials. For example, plastic, polythene bags, synthetic fibres, glass objects, metal articles like aluminium cans, silver foils, certain detergents, fertilizers, pesticides like DDT and radioactive wastes. For instance, DDT is a non-biodegradable waste.
It cannot be degraded or decomposed into simple compounds by the action of microorganisms in nature. Thus, it gets accumulated in the environment and harms humans, other animals, and even vegetables and plants. Thus, DDT has been banned for use in most of the countries.

Answer 2

substance which cannot be decomposed by the action of microorganisms are called non biodegradable waste . example, plastic, metals, pesticides, synthetic fibre, radioactive waste etc. Non biodegradable waste are recycled to make new items.