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Beginning with the petroleum industry and it's products, the plastic side produces the most non-biodegradable wastes.
Non-biodegradable materials are the waste that cannot be broken down in nature. These materials cannot be decomposed either by air, climate, moisture or soil. This type of waste cannot be dissolved naturally into the land.
The most common non-biodegradable waste are bags, bottles, cans, tins and other products made of plastic.
Dangerous chemicals and toxins are also non-biodegradable.
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Which industry produces the most toxic and hazardous wastes?
Financing research into cleaning technologies.
Why are non-biodegradable materials harmful?
The disadvantage of waste that is not biodegradable is that some of these wastes must be burned and then covered over with dirt. The burning could cause noxious fumes. Many states regulate this now by making recycling mandatory and burning only what is necessary in properly maintained incinerators.
Is fiber non-biodegradable?
yes. as a matter of fact it is one of the most non-biodegradable substances on Earth.
Which Kitchen items are biodegradable?
Most food items in the kitchen are biodegradable. Many soaps used in the kitchen for cleaning and for doing dishes are not biodegradable if they contain a type of phosphorus.
What are the major causes of non biodegradable wastes in the environment?
humans the biggest cause are humans. We humans create all sorts of plastic bags, glass, Styrofoam' etc which a lot of time to degrade. Most of these creation do not degrade even after several thousands of years....
What country produces the most greenhouse gases per square kilometer?
The country that produces the most greenhouse gases per square kilometer is Japan. This country is closely followed by the United Kingdom. The country that produces the most greenhouse gases per capita is Qatar.
What is the most dangerous type of waste?
Though e-wastes and bio medical wastes are the dangerous wastes, the most dangerous type of waste, to the best of my knowledge, is radioactive wastes due its long standing ill effects. -answer by rajasekaransk
Is most garbage biodegradable?
No, that is why it goes to landfills and is not recycled.
Are there mechanisms in place to treat the biodegradable and non biodegradable wastes seprately?
There are many kinds of waste, and many ways of disposing of waste. Most communities have sewage treatment plants, which treat sewage waste. Improvements in how this is done are coming rapidly. Industrial waste might or might not be biodegradable. For example inorganic chemicals are not normally biodegradable. On the other hand, leather scraps and wood chips are. Some non-biodegradable waste is put into landfills, and some is recycled for reuse. Biodegradable industrial waste may be digested in special reaction vessels. Farm wastes may be similarly treated. Hazardous waste is specially treated, as required. Nuclear waste is left in casks at the plants that created it, until someone makes a decision about what to do with it. Household waste is often segregated, as required by municipalities. Plastics and metals, which are not biodegradable, are recycled. Hazardous waste goes into special containers, often on designated days. Biodegradable waste is often composted, either by the municipality, or by the resident. Biodegradable waste can give off methane gas as it decomposes. Methane is a powerful global warming gas, much more powerful than carbon dioxide. In places where a sufficient amount of methane is generated, it is often used to generate heat or electricity. In other words, the answer is Yes.
Are soaps and detergents biodegradable?
Most conventional soaps and detergents are biodegradable, as they break down into simpler compounds in the environment. However, some detergents may contain non-biodegradable or poorly biodegradable ingredients that can accumulate and persist in the environment. It is important to choose eco-friendly and biodegradable options to minimize environmental impact.
Are bottles biodegradable?
No. No plastic is biodegradable unless it's made from vegetable oil. Most plastic is made from fossil fuel oil.
Is gold biodegradable?
Gold is not biodegradable because it is an inert metal, meaning it does not react chemically with most substances. This makes gold highly resistant to degradation by natural processes like decomposition.
