Question

what are biodegradable and nonbiodegradable substances? what are the effects of non biodegradable waste products on the environment?​

Answer 1

BIODEGRADABLE substances are those substances which can be DECOMPOSED by bacteria ...

e.g. vegetable peels, etc.

NON-BIODEGRADABLE wastes are those waste products which CANNOT BE DECOMPOSED by bacteria ...

e.g. metal , etc.

THEIR EFFECTS .....

• they degrade the soil fertility .
• they mix with the soil and prevent infiltration process.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Substances which can be decomposed and broken down to simpler substances by micro-organisms acting on it is called bio-degradable and those substances which cannot be acted upon by microorganisms and are not broken down into simpler substances are called non-biodegradable substances.