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Give examples and distinguish between Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable wastes? ( 10 points )
Asked by susanta.rkl | 03 May, 2018, 05:46: PM
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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

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