Why some materials are biodegradable whereas others are non biodegradable?

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Some materials are biodegradable, whereas some are non-biodegradable, because decomposers break down natural materials such as paper but do not break down man-made materials such as plastics. Non-biodegradable materials consist of compounds that are not degraded by decomposers, and they persist in the environment.

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Why are some substances biodegradable and some non-biodegradable?

What is meant by biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials ? Give examples of two non-biodegrable materials.

(a) What is meant by non-biodegradable waste materials? Give two examples of non-biodegradable wastes.

(b) Which of the following materials are biodegradable? Animal bones, Iron nails, Plastic mugs, Leather belts, Silver foil.

Disposable plastic plates should not be used because

(a) they are made of lightweight materials.

(b) they are made of toxic materials.

(d) they are made of non-biodegradable materials.

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