DID YOU KNOW-HELPFUL LITTLE TIPSDid you Know? General Helpful Little Tips - Part 4• By using pouring ¼ cup of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide down a clogged drain will open the clogs. • That not much “degrades” in a land fill. Landfills are designed to keep solid waste from degrading. This containment prevents the formation of harmful gases and bacteria that can leach toxic substances into the water supply and pollute the air. In fact, landfills are covered with dirt to keep out the oxygen and moisture that bacteria thrive on. Composting encourages biodegradation. This is because the material in a compost heap is food for the microorganisms present. The more microbial life there is to consume the biodegradable material, the faster material decomposes. |