0
A material is biodegradable if it can be broken down by the biological processes. Plants, as well as animal matter are examples of something that is biodegradable, because it can be broken down and absorbed back into the environment.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is meant by biodegradable?
Biodegradable means it will decompose naturally over a period of time. With some materials it may take only a few weeks, others may take longer. A few things that are not biodegradable are materials such as some plastics, metals, and some petroleum based products.
How to put biodegradable in a sentence?
Paper is a hundred percent biodegradable. Plastic is not biodegradable. We should use easily biodegradable materials more often, such as paper, wood, cloth, and the like.
Is fruit biodegrable?
Almost all organic materials are "biodegradable". It might be helpful for you to get a better understanding of what it means for something to be biodegradable.
What are the objectives of anaerobic digestion?
To break down biodegradable materials. It is used for industrial or domestic purposes to manage biodegradable waste. It doesn't require oxygen.
Are bones biodegradable?
It is biodegradable. All most anything that can be decompose is biodegradable. You are getting this from a 11 year old kid, unless you know the answer!
Why is polypropylene not biodegradable?
Some materials that contain polypropylene are not biodegradable because the proper enzymes are missing from the environment. However, there are plenty biodegradable materials with this same component.
Make a list of the materials which are biodegradable and non-biodegradable?
None are both, but all are some?
What are some types of biodegradable materials?
cats and dogs
What are the causes and effects of burn?
causes of burning non-biodegradable materials- It can makes our environment pollute. We must stop burning of non-biodegradable materials, such as plastics- it can make our environment polluted
Are milk cartons made of biodegradable materials?
Older milk cartons were not made of biodegradable materials. The newest milk cartons that are produced are made of biodegradable materials.
What is meant by biodegradable?
Biodegradable means it will decompose naturally over a period of time. With some materials it may take only a few weeks, others may take longer. A few things that are not biodegradable are materials such as some plastics, metals, and some petroleum based products.
What causes the degradation of biodegradable materials?
Biological action of microorganisms causes degradation of biodegradable materials.
Is the biodegradable materials is a plastics?
no,..
How can non biodegradable materials be converted into energy?
Many non-biodegradable materials can be converted into energy by burning them. Most plastics will burn. Bear in mind however that many of them produce toxic fumes when burned. Some non-biodegradable materials have no good way to convert them into energy. Used tin cans are not biodegradable and don't burn. They are possible to recycle however.
What packing materials are biodegradable?
Biodegradable packing materials include: * popcorn * straw * wood excelsior * Shredded paper
Are tea leaves non-biodegradable?
Some are, some aren't. It just has to do with what they are made out of. Not all materials can biodegrade, just because of their chemical composition.
What are biodegrable materials?
Biodegradable materials are substances can be consumed by microorganisms (can be decomposed). Food waste, paper, linens, and wood are all examples. On the other hand, most things like metal, ceramics, and plastic are not readily biodegradable.
