Would the Materials Illustrated Below Make a Good Raw Material

question 17

Multiple Choice

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.

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