Which of the following is not a biodegradable waste?

Plastic can

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vegetable peels

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Tea leaves

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Clothes

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Solution

The correct option is A
Plastic can

Plastic can is not a biodegradable waste. Non-biodegradable waste is a type of waste that cannot be broken down into its base compounds by microorganisms, air, moisture or soil in a reasonable amount of time. Biodegradable waste is a type of waste which can be broken down in a matter of weeks or few months, into its base compounds by microorganisms and other living things.

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