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- Key Points: Waste Management
CBSE: Class 10
Key Points: Waste Management
- Biodegradable substances are broken down by natural biological processes, while non-biodegradable substances cannot be broken down this way and remain in the environment for a long time.
- Many human-made materials like plastics are non-biodegradable and do not decompose easily, leading to long-term pollution.
- Lifestyle changes, such as increased use of disposable items and modern packaging, have led to a rise in non-biodegradable waste.
- Disposable paper cups are better than plastic or clay kulhads because they reduce plastic pollution and avoid the loss of fertile soil caused by making clay cups.
