What are the problems caused by the non-biodegradable wastes that we generate?

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

The non-biodegradable waste that we generate has the following problems on environment-

• Biological magnification- Non biodegradable wastes like pesticides enter into the food chain and accumulate with increase in trophic levels and thus harm the organisms.

• These pesticides and chemicals also reduce the soil fertility when they penetrate into it, the soil either becomes too acidic or too alkaline.

• Non-biodegradable materials like plastics/polythene bags when burned by Incineration also release toxic chemicals into the environment thus causing air pollution.