CBSE Class 6 Answered
Diffferences between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes:
Biodegradable wastes |
Non-biodegradable wastes |
Can be degraded by living organisms. |
Cannot be degraded by living organisms. |
Get decomposed within a very short period of time. |
Get decomposed within a longer period of time. |
They are non-pollutants. |
They act as pollutants. |
Get decomposed easily. |
Do not get decomposed easily. |
Environmental factors also have a significant influence on their decomposition. |
Environmental factors do not have a significant influence on their decomposition. |
They are mostly organic wastes. |
They are mostly artificial polymers. |
They act as soil manures. |
They do not act as soil manures. |
Examples: Fruits, vegetables |
Examples: Plastic, glass |