Question

classify the following as biodegradable.
vegetable peel, leather belt, paper, plastic mug, polythene bag, glass bottle, a piece of apple, tea leaves, discarded switch.​

Answer 1

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▶️ Biodegradable substances

The substances that can be easily decomposed by microorganisms present in soil. This can degrade naturally. This group generally includes those which are obtained from nature(plant and animal products)

▶️ Non Biodegradable Substances

The substances that can be break down or decomposed easily for a long period of time. They generally includes substances which contain metal, plastics, rubber, chemicals etc.

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• Vegetable peel
• Leather belt
• Paper
• A piece of apple
• Tea leaves

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The above substances are biodegradable because:

• Vegetable peel is a kitchen waste which can be easily decomposed by microbes.
• Leather belt is a animal by product which can be easily decomposed by microbes, As it is also a natural product.
• Paper is also a plant product.
• A piece of apple is also plant product.
• Tea leaves is obtained from tea plants, so it can be decomposed by microbes.

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• Plastic Mug
• Polythene Bag
• Glass bottle
• Discarded Switch

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The above substances are non- biodegradable because:

• Plastic Mug, Because it is made up of chemicals, thus it can't be decomposed.
• Polythene Bag ,it is also made up of chemicals and inorganic substances.
• Glass Bottle, It is hard substance, and microbes can't break it down.
• Discarded switch is also made up of thermosetting plastic, which cannot be decomposed.

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• Types of waste and their respective bins.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Biodegradable

Vegetable peel

Leather belt

Paper

A piece of apple

Tea leaves

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Reason−Why?!

The above substances are biodegradable because:

Vegetable peel is a kitchen waste which can be easily decomposed by microbes.

Leather belt is a animal by product which can be easily decomposed by microbes, As it is also a natural product.

Paper is also a plant product.

A piece of apple is also plant product.

Tea leaves is obtained from tea plants, so it can be decomposed by microbes.

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Non−Biodegradable

Plastic Mug

Polythene Bag

Glass bottle

Discarded Switch

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The above substances are non- biodegradable because:

Plastic Mug, Because it is made up of chemicals, thus it can't be decomposed.

Polythene Bag ,it is also made up of chemicals and inorganic substances.

Glass Bottle, It is hard substance, and microbes can't break it down.

Discarded switch is also made up of thermosetting plastic, which cannot be decomposed.