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What is biodegradable waste?


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Biodegradable waste:

  1. Wastes are substances that have to be discarded or removed after the primary use and can cause problems to the environment.
  2. Wastes are classified into two types namely biodegradable wastes and non-degradable wastes.
  3. Biodegradable wastes are those wastes that can degrade by the action of microorganisms.
  4. The biodegradable wastes which can be converted into manure or compost provide nutrients to plants.
  5. Kitchen waste, paper, etc., are biodegradable waste.

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