What are the problems caused by the non-biodegradable wastes that… - Vidyadip

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

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The problems caused by the generated non-biodegradable wastes are as follows :
$(1)$ It causes biological magnification.
$(2)$ They keep on accumulating in nature causing pollution.
$(3)$ They prevent growth of vegetation when dumped underground.
$(4)$ They may be inert and simply persist in the environment for a long time and may harm various members of the ecosystem.
$(5)$ There is imbalance of the food chains causing problems in ecosystem.

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