Question

Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes by giving examples of each.

Answer 1

Biodegradable waste- Microbes break down and disintegrate biodegradable trash. Biodegradable trash, for example, can disintegrate organically, through the composting process.

Non-biodegradable waste- Microbes cannot break down non-biodegradable trash and can be recycled.

BIODEGRADABLE WASTES	NON-BIODEGRADABLE WASTES
Biodegradable wastes are biological in origin and are known as natural wastes. They can be decomposed by the micro-organisms or the decomposers present in the environment. They do not cause pollution. Eg. vegetable wastes.	Non-biodegradable wastes are non-biological in origin and are known as synthetic wastes. They cannot be decomposed by the micro-organisms and the decomposers. They cause pollution. Eg. plastic.