Question

Distinguish between the following pair:

Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable waste.

Answer 1

	Biodegradable waste	Non-biodegradable waste
1.	Biodegradable wastes are substances which can be broken down by microorganisms into harmless and non-toxic substances.	Non-biodegradable wastes are those substances that cannot be broken down by microorganisms.
2.	These include animal and agricultural waste, like, for example, dung, leaves, kitchen leftovers, etc.	These include plastics, styrofoam, metallic cans, glass, electronic waste (E-waste), etc.