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If all the waste we generate is biodegradable, will this have no impact on the environment?

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Even if all the waste generated is biodegradable, it will still harm the environment in the following ways:

  1. Large amount of biodegradable waste will require a larger land area for decomposition disturbing the natural habitat of organisms.
  2. The decomposition of biodegradable waste, especially in landfills, can produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas leading to an increase in global warming.
  3. Accumulation of waste will lead to breeding grounds for mosquitoes, worms and flies which may be the carrier of many diseases.
  4. Slow decomposition of biodegradable waste can produce foul smell and harmful gases posing health risks such as irritation, nausea, and dizziness when inhaled by humans.

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