Question

Disposable plastic plates should not be used because:

• A. They are made of materials with light weight.
• B. They are made of toxic materials.
• C. They are made of biodegradable materials.
• D. They are made of non-biodegradable materials.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Disposable plastic plates should not be used because its waste is non-biodegradable and cannot be broken down into its base compounds by micro-organisms, air, moisture or soil in a reasonable amount of time. Non-biodegradable waste is an environmental concern, as it threatens to overwhelm landfills and create disposal problems.

Hence, correct option is $D$.