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The ecological effects of the cardboard are dual sided. The short answer to your question is yes, cardboard is biodegradable because it is formed by harvesting the plant kingdom. Almost all types of cardboard are obtained from the resources found in plants. Some cardboard is made from recycling paper and pulp. The pulp is largely obtained from plants. The negative side of cardboard manufacturing is that forest is raped the wood is used in creating cardboard which is in great demand in the manufacturing industry. The cardboard is used to form many different types of boxes such as Cardboard display boxes, perfume boxes, cardboard cakeboxes and the list goes on. The piles of earth forests are house to many different life forms and as the forests are being cut and chopped off the different animal and plant species are becoming endangered and extinct. So at one side, the cardboard is biodegradable as the cardboard manufacturers promote and on the other hand, it is threatening many animal and plant species as the environmentalists cry.
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What is referring to a substance that can be decomposed by bacterial action?
Any substance that can be decomposed by bacterial action is referred to as biodegradable. For example, plastic is not biodegradable but paper is a biodegradable material.
Is glass biodegradable or non-biodegradable?
Glass is non-biodegradable because it does not decompose or break down into natural substances. It can take thousands of years for glass to decompose, making it a significant environmental concern if not properly recycled.
Is aluminium biodegradable or non biodegradable?
Aluminum is non-biodegradable, meaning it does not break down naturally in the environment. However, it can be recycled and reused multiple times, which helps reduce the impact of its production on the environment.
Are woolen clothes biodegradable or non-biodegradable?
Woolen clothes are biodegradable because they are made from natural fibers derived from animals such as sheep. When discarded, wool decomposes over time, breaking down into organic matter without causing harm to the environment.
What are examples of biodegradable waste and non-biodegradable waste?
Some examples of biodegradable and non-biodegradable is: Biodegradable : leaves, flowers, kitchen waste (wet) animal or human excretion, seedless fruit, handmade bags, dead animals or human beings wood, wires without coating. Non-biodegradable: plastic products, nylon products, synthetic products, silk products, clothes, dry kitchen waste, glass products.
Are FLOWERS biodegradable or non biodegradable?
biodegradable
Is tissue biodegradable or non biodegradable?
tissue is biodegradable
Is abs biodegradable or non -biodegradable?
Abs is not biodegradable.
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
Are tiles non biodegradable?
biodegradable
