1. Biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes

 

 

Biodegradable waste is waste that can naturally decompose cannot be broken down by natural processescannot be broken down by any known methodsnone of these in the environment or with human assistance, such as composting. Examples include all of the abovevegetablesfruit peelsorganic materials.

Non-biodegradable waste refers to waste that naturally decompose cannot be broken down by natural processescannot be broken down by any known methodscannot be broken down by natural processes or any other methods. Examples of non-biodegradable waste include plasticmetalsall of the abovesynthetic materials.

Impacts: 

If not properly disposed of, biodegradable waste can lead to the cause water pollutionproliferation of houseflies and mosquitoescause land pollutiondanger to aquatic ecosystems, posing a risk to humans and animals.

Improper disposal of non-biodegradable waste, such as plastics and metals, can cause danger to aquatic ecosystemscause land pollutioncause water pollutionall of the above. When these materials are discarded on land, they contribute to land pollution. At the same time, when they end up in water bodies, they can seriously harm marine life, posing a danger to aquatic ecosystems.