Would the materials illustrated below make a good raw material for composting? Why or why not? 
A) no, because the polyvinyl chloride toxins in plastics would leach into the compost and make it contaminated
B) no, because composted materials must be biodegradable and these plastics are chemically stable and do not readily decompose
C) yes, because plastics can be shredded or shaped into pellets to provide uniformity in the compost
D) yes, because global demand for bottled water is increasing and recycling saves resources
E) yes, because composting bins can be rotated to thoroughly mix these bottles with other composted materials, speeding up decomposition.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q11: Plastics pose a special problem for sanitary
Q12: The composting process is the
A)conversion of organic
Q13: All of the following are problems associated
Q14: Fifty-four percent of the municipal solid waste
Q15: Solid materials discarded by homes, offices, stores,
Q17: Which of the following descriptions is incorrectly
Q18: What concern does methane gas production create
Q19: _ consists of both residential and commercial
Q20: Most solid waste generated in the United
Q21: Why must a sanitary landfill always be
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents