The pollutants cannot be broken down to simple and harmless products.
The pollutants cannot be broken down into simple and harmless products is non-biodegradable pollutants.
Non-biodegradable pollutants :
Non-biodegradable contaminants include,
Harmful effects of non-biodegradable waste on the environment:
Effect | Description |
On land | Non-biodegradable waste causes land waste. Some substances contaminate the environment and potentially harm living beings. |
On marine life | Non-biodegradable wastes, such as plastic containers, threaten the health of fish and other aquatic life. |