Question

Which of the following is the example of non-biodegradable waste?
(a)Fruit
(b)Vegetable
(c)Paper
(d)Polythene

Answer 1

Polymer of ethylene and formation process is catalyzed by Ziegler-Natta catalyst and metallocene. It is used in toy manufacturing industries, in medicine packaging etc. It is produced artificially.

Complete step-by-step answer:
The waste that cannot be recycled is called non- biodegradable waste example- nail, polythene, aluminum foil, pins, glass, rubber, and waste that can be recycled is called biodegradable waste example- vegetable peel, fruits, paper, wood, etc.

Additional Information:
-The waste materials which can be broken down into smaller substances by the microbial action in due course of time and which decay naturally become harmless after some time is called biodegradable waste.
-The biodegradable waste doesn't pollute the environment.
-The waste materials which cannot be broken down into smaller harmless substances by the microbial action in due time are called non- biodegradable waste.
-The non-biodegradable waste pollutes the environment by entering the food chain.
-The most concerning non- biodegradable waste is DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane). It is a synthetic pesticide mostly used in agriculture for the removal of weeds. It is harmful because it is insoluble in water and very persistent in the environment.

So, the correct answer is, "polythene."

Note: -By the proper waste management helps in reducing the harmful element to pass into the food chain.
-4 R rule - Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Refuse.
-Types of waste are – municipal waste, hazardous waste or industrial waste, biochemical waste, radioactive waste, and electronic waste.