Waste /characteristics
Meal left over
Banana peelings
Twigs
Weeds
Juice cartoons
Plastic bottles
Glass bottles
Cartoons
Papers
Answer (1)
Wastes or characteristics of:Meal leftover – Biodegradable; decomposes quickly and can be used as compost to enrich soil. If thrown improperly, it may cause foul odor and attract pests.Banana peelings – Biodegradable; can be composted and decomposes naturally, providing nutrients to the soil.Twigs – Biodegradable; dries and breaks down into organic matter that enriches the ground over time.Weeds – Biodegradable; can be turned into compost but should be disposed of properly to avoid spreading seeds that can regrow.Juice cartons – Non-biodegradable; made of mixed paper and plastic, takes years to decompose. Best to recycle.Plastic bottles – Non-biodegradable; lasts for hundreds of years, harmful to the environment if not recycled.Glass bottles – Non-biodegradable; does not decompose but can be recycled indefinitely.Cartons – If paper-based, partially biodegradable and recyclable; if coated with plastic, it’s non-biodegradable.Papers – Biodegradable; easy to recycle and can be composted into soil fertilizer.
