What does the term non-biodegradable mean?

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Biodegradable: Breaks down or decays without any special scientific treatment and can be thrown away without causing pollution.

Non-biodegradable: They are not capable of being broken down by the action of the living organism.
Examples of non-biodegradable polymers: Nylon, PVC, polystyrene, etc.

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