Question

Which of the following waste cannot be added in the process of making vermicompost ?

a. Newspaper

b. Cardboard

c. Laminated paper​

Answer 1

Answer:

There are few food wastes that vermicomposting cannot compost, although meat waste and dairy products are likely to putrefy, and in outdoor bins can attract vermin. Green waste should be added in moderation to avoid heating the bin.

Answer 2

The waste that cannot be added in the given process is OPTION C: Laminated paper.

• Vermicomposting is the process of biodegradation of waste in nature with the help of worms.
• Worms convert this waste into humus-rich material which is good for soil from the natural organic materials.
• All the products of natural origin which are not treated with any chemicals that are toxic to the environment can be added in the process of making vermicompost.
• Newspaper and cardboard are the natural state of paper where they are not treated with chemicals like chlorine therefore they can be added in vermicompost.
• However laminated paper cannot be added as it is formed by chemical treatment to form glossy plastic paper.
• It takes a long time in nature to decompose by worms.
• For this reason, it should not be added in vermicompost.