Biodegradable wastes can be decomposed into manure by soil microbes while nonbiodegradable wastes cannot be decomposed, hence they pollute the environment.
Impacts of accumulated biodegradable waste on the environment if not disposed of properly are:
1. It leads to the emission of greenhouse gases like methane, which contributes to global warming.
2. It can lead to the spread of diseases as it provides a breeding ground for diseasecausing microorganisms.
Impacts of accumulated non-biodegradable waste on the environment if not disposed of properly are:
1. It can lead to the pollution of land, water, soil and air, which can have harmful effects on human health and the environment.
2. It can harm wildlife, as animals may mistake the waste for food or become entangled in it.