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Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants

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Biodegradable pollutantsNon-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.

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