Question

What is meant by a biodegradable waste?​

Answer 1

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Biodegradable wastes are those substances which are broken down into simpler, harmless substances in nature in due course of time by the biological processes such as action of micro organisms like certain bacteria.

Examples: Urine and faecal matter, sewage, agricultural residue, paper, wood, cloth and cattle dung.

Answer 2

Answer:

Biodegradable waste includes any organic matter in waste which can be broken down into carbon dioxide, water, methane or simple organic molecules by micro-organisms and other living things by composting, aerobic digestion, anaerobic digestion or similar processes.