Biodegradable pollutants | Non-biodegradable pollutants |
The pollutants which decompose by natural biological agents are called biodegradable pollutants. | The pollutants which do not decompose are called non-biodegradable pollutants. |
Example includes vegetable peels. | Example includes plastic. |
They do not cause much harm because they are rendered harmless. | They cause harm to environment and animals. |