Q. 7. What are the problems caused by the non-biodegradable wastes that we generate?
The non-biodegradable waste that we generate has the following problems on environment:
1. Non biodegradable wastes like pesticides reduce the fertility of soil as they penetrate into it. The pH level of the soil becomes unsuitable for vegetation.
2. Non biodegradable wastes like pesticides get accumulated progressively at each trophic level and thus harm the organisms.
3. Non-biodegradable materials like plastics on burning releases toxic chemicals into the environment which leads to air pollution.