What is the purpose of biodegradable?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Biodegradable is generally the term given to materials that decay and break down over time. The purpose of biodegradable materials is so when we throw away stuff, it doesn't sit in a landfill for eternity. It's basically recycling, but more natural, and not forced.

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∙ 16y ago

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Are FLOWERS biodegradable or non biodegradable?

biodegradable

Is abs biodegradable or non -biodegradable?

Abs is not biodegradable.

Is tissue biodegradable or non biodegradable?

tissue is biodegradable

What is the purpose if you are dealing with a science fair project with What is biodegradable?

things that can be turned into compost or something by nature, like an apple core.

Is paper biodegradable waste or non biodegradable waste?

biodegradable

Is a sausage biodegradable?

If it can be eaten then it is biodegradable. So a sausage is biodegradable.

Aerosol are biodegradable or non biodegradable?

yes Aerosol biodegradable

Difference between biodegradable non-biodegradable substanes?

Biodegradable can be broken down by the earth naturally, non- biodegradable can not.

Is a fruit peel biodegradable or non-biodegradable?

A fruit peel is biodegradable. All plant and animal tissues will decompose eventually.

Why do you separate biodegradable from non-biodegradable materials?

We segregate our biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes so that all biodegradable can be used as fertilizers while the non biodegradable can be recycled to make different creative products.

Is a human hair non-biodegradable or biodegradable?

A human hair is biodegradable.

Is polystyrene biodegradable?

Polystyrene is NOT biodegradable