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Biodegradable Waste

How does a bi...

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How does a biodegradable waste differ from a non-biodegradable waste? Give two examples of non-biodegradable wastes which pollute our environment.

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Biodegradable waste Non-biodegradable waste

Can be degraded or decomposed by decomposers.

Cannot be degraded or decomposed by decomposers.

Does not cause pollution.

Non-biodegradable waste when dumped onto large areas causes pollution.

Plastic, metals are two such examples of non-biodegradable waste that pollute the environment.

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