Which among the following is a non-biodegradable waste?

Options

A. Vegetables
B. Dead animals
C. Plastic
D. Flowers

Answer

C

Explanation

The term non-biodegradable describes polymers that do not break down to a natural, environmentally safe condition over time by biological process
• Most plastics are non-biode gradable.
• Plastic is made from petroleum, a product of oil. using heat and a catalyst to change the propylene into polypropylene, a substance not found in nature.
• Since these are unnatural products, not found in nature, it does not degrade as does other plant and animal waste.