Question

Why are Biodegradable wastes good for the soil?
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Answer 1

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A biodegradable material can be defined as a material which can be decomposed by bacteria or other natural organisms and not be adding to pollution.

Biodegradable wastes are such waste materials which are and can be degraded by natural factors like microbes (e.g. bacteria, fungi and few more), abiotic elements like temperature, UV, oxygen, etc. Some examples of such wastes are food materials, kitchen wastes, and other natural wastes. Microorganisms and other abiotic factors together break down complex substances into simpler organic matters which eventually suspend and fade into the soil. The whole process is natural which can be rapid or slow. Therefore, the environmental issues and risks caused by biodegradable wastes are low.