Question

mention four problems caused by non biodegradable waste

Answer 1

The following are harmful effects of non-biodegradable waste:

i. Groundwater Contamination

Long-term exposure to the environment can cause petroleum-based plastics to emit toxic pollutants. Bisphenol A is a chemical used in the production of water bottles and other hard plastics. Low doses of this pollutant have been detected in groundwater sources.

ii. Out-gassing

When slow degrading plastics endure high temperatures, they begin to melt and emit dangerous gases into the atmosphere through a process known as out-gassing.

High Costs of Polystyrene Management

Polystyrene is a non-biodegradable foam that is used to package several different kinds of foods.

iii. Polystyrene can easily float through storm drains and gutters and wind up in the ocean.

iv. Plastic from waste runoff is the largest source of marine debris in the world, according to the U.S. Occupational and Health Administration. Trash and pollution in the world's oceans can negatively affect tourism and sea-dependent economies.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The problems caused by non-biodegradable wastes are:

→ The cause biomagnification.

→ They increase pollution.

→ They make environment unclean.

→ They kill useful microorganisms.