Question

1. Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. Give
examples of each​

Answer 1

Answer:

Following are the key differences between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances: ... Examples of biodegradable substances are dead plants and animals, their waste, fruits, vegetables, flower, paper, etc., while non-biodegradable substances include chemicals, paints, plastic, rubber, toxic, plastic, metals, etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Biodegradable waste

Substance that can be broken down into simpler substance by microbes are called biodegradable waste

e.g. Paper, cloth

Non Biodegradable waste

Substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substance by microbes are called non Biodegradable waste.

e.g. Plastic