Question

3. Distinguish between:
Bio-degradable wastes
Non-biodegradable wastes(point wise) ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.The wastes that decompose naturally in the environment and are considered safe for the environment are called as biodegradable substances.

2.Such wastes which do not decompose naturally in the environment causes pollution and are also harmful to the living being are called the non-biodegradable substances.

Answer 2

Biodegradable waste

1. The wastes that decompose naturally in the environment and are considered safe for the environment are called as biodegradable waste.

2. Dead plants and animals, their waste, fruits, vegetables, flowers, paper, etc.

3. The rate of decomposition is High.

4. Bacteria, fungi, and other living organisms have the capability of decomposing the material into the soil.

5. After degradation, they can be used to produce biogas, manure, fertilisers, compost.

6. Biodegradable waste are not harmful to the environment.

Non- biodegradable waste

1. Such wastes which do not decompose naturally in the environment causes pollution and are also harmful to the living being are called the non-biodegradable waste.

2. Chemicals, paints, plastic, rubber, toxic, plastic, metals, etc.

3. The rate of decomposition is Slow.

4. These substances do not degrade easily or by the action of natural agents.

5. As their degradation rate is slow and the separation and recycling are not easy and expensive too.

6. They are harmful to the environment.

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