Why are non-biodegradable materials harmful?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The buildup of non-biodegradable wastes are a hazard to wildlife who can become entangled in them. Non-biodegradable waste fills up the landfills, creating less space for waste disposal in the future.

Answer:

The Earth's ecosystems deal with numerous non-biodegadable materials - sand, water, nitrogen, granite, numerous minerals, etc. - without harm or problems. If there is a problem either the local ecosystem will deal with it or not. if not a new ecosystem will develop.

Answer 3

If they were truly non degradable then they would just take up space and cause clutter. (Think of glass.)

However it turns out that most of them degrade slowly,

so now the Pacific Ocean is turning into plastic soup.

It poisons the plankton,

which poisons the fish,

which poisons us.

Answer 4

What are the health effects of non-biodegradable wastes?" What are the health effects of non-biodegradable wastes?"

Answer 5

Well, these won't be able to be broken down by the decomposers and/or weathering. For example metal or plastic