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Give an example of a non-biodegradable substance.


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Non-biodegradable substances:

  1. A non-biodegradable substance is a type of substance that is a cause of pollution and cannot be broken down by natural organisms.
  2. They reside on earth for thousands of years without being degraded or decomposed.
  3. Examples of non-biodegradable substances include footwear, fibers, metals, poisonous chemicals, pesticides, and consumer goods like disposable bags, supermarket bags, plastic containers, water bottles, and metal cans.

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