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What is a non-biodegradable substance?


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  1. Non-biodegradable substances are those substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by the action of bacteria.
  2. Non-biodegradable substances are generally synthetic or man-made substances that do not have the tendency to break down or decomposed into simpler substances.
  3. Polythene, Synthetic fibers, and plastic detergents are an example of non-biodegradable substances.

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