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प्रश्न
If all the waste we generate is biodegradable, will this have no impact on the environment?
उत्तर
Biodegradable wastes are decomposed by microorganisms into simpler substances themselves and provide raw materials for producers, but they also have adverse effects on the environment:
- Slow decomposition of biodegradable waste will result in the release of foul smell and harmful gases. When inhaled by human beings, they may cause irritation, nausea, giddiness, etc.
- Decomposing waste provides a breeding ground for some harmful organisms. An abundance of harmful microorganisms may cause diseases in animals, plants, and humans.
- An increase in the number of microorganisms in aquatic mediums will cause oxygen deficiency in waterbodies.
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