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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:
- Large amount of biodegradable waste will require a larger land area for decomposition disturbing the natural habitat of organisms.
- The decomposition of biodegradable waste, especially in landfills, can produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas leading to an increase in global warming.
- Accumulation of waste will lead to breeding grounds for mosquitoes, worms and flies which may be the carrier of many diseases.
- 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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