HARITHA,SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT at Edumarz
Solution:Substances that are easily decomposed by biological processes are called biodegradable substances and substances that are not easily decomposed by biological processes are called non-biodegradable substances.
Problems caused by non-biodegradable wastes
Safe disposal of non-biodegradable waste is very difficult.
It reduces the fertility of soil
It causes biomagnification
Ingestion of plastic waste by cattle leads to their death
It also contaminates water resources
Combustion of materials like plastics produces harmful gases like carbon monoxide. These gases affect the functioning of the respiratory system of animals.
Ways to prevent problems caused by non-biodegradable wastes
Avoid use of plastics
Use reusable bags for shopping
Stop combustion of harmful substances
Recycle non-biodegradable wastes
Use organic fertilisers in farming
Advantages of using biodegradable substances
Easy to decompose
Easy to recycle
Reduce different kinds of pollution
Low waste production
Emission of less toxic substances during combustion
Environment friendly
Bioplastics
Bioplastics are the types of plastics produced fully or partially from renewable materials like vegetables, fruits, and microbes.These are biodegradable and compostable under proper conditions. We can also recycle bioplastics by biological methods.It is now commonly used in the food, biomedical, and agricultural industries.Bioplastics also require less energy for its production.