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List down example of biodegradable and non biodegradable​

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Biodegradable :

Human waste,

Food waste

Slaughter house waste

Remains of dead animals

Plant remains

Food leftover

Manure

Sewage

Non-biodegradable :

Plastic

Drink cans

Glass

Metals

Rubber and tyres

Artificial polymer

Step-by-step explanation:

The distinction between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste lies in the fact that biodegradable wastes can be broken down and decomposed by by bacteria, fungi and other living organisms such that within a certain period theae wastes are acted upon by micromes and form part of the soil, hence reducing pollution. On the other hand non-biodegradable wastes are very hard to decompose and remain undecomposed for thousands of years.

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