Plastic is not digestible. So creatures will wind up eating it, but they can't digest it. The elements from which it is made will not be usable by the ecology. This is a bigger problem in the oceans than it is in landfills. Plastic breaks down eventually, into small particles, but those particles remain indigestible. This is bad for the ecosystem.
Because they can kill plants and can be toxic
There are three (3) landfill sites in Devon :) x
Plastics take up a lot of space in landfill sites because they are non-biodegradable, meaning they do not easily break down into simpler, harmless compounds. As a result, plastics can persist in the environment for hundreds to thousands of years. Additionally, plastics are lightweight and bulky, further contributing to their volume in landfills. Proper recycling and waste management practices are crucial to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic waste accumulation.
There are over 4000 landfill sites in the UK.
Contaminated water seepage into nearby waterwaysMethane (CH4), a dangerous greenhouse gas, released by decomposing organic material.
batteries
Yes, of course there are.
Graham
everything lol
Some problems with burying waste in landfill sites include the release of harmful greenhouse gases like methane, risk of groundwater contamination due to leachate, space constraints leading to the need for more landfills, and potential negative impacts on surrounding ecosystems and wildlife.
Natural gas or methane
For parks and sites