Question

What is the difference between biodegradable and nonbiodegradable waste? How does non-biodegradable material affect our environment?

Answer 1

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. The microorganisms that break it down can cause disease and produce harmful gases. Non-biodegradable materials are often synthetic products like plastic, glass and batteries. Because they don't break down easily, if not disposed of properly, non-biodegradable waste can cause pollution, block drains and harm animals.

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Answer 2

Bio degradable: The easily degradable material by microbes is called as biodegradation. Non-Biodegradable material are one which cannot be degraded easily or not degraded by bio organism.  

Explanation:

The best example is with following explanation, tin is not Biodegradable waste. Biodegradable waste means degradation by biological components. Vegetable peel, fruits and wool are biodegradable. Vermicomposting is used for biodegradation of vegetable waste and fruit waste. The wool can be degraded by microbes. Tin is not biodegraded since it is made of bronze alloy and it is white silvery material which cannot be degraded by the bacteria or fungi. Hence tin is not biodegradable.