Difference between Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable waste
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Biodegradable waste | Non-biodegradable waste |
1. | Any waste which have ability to undergo biodegradation is called as biodegradable waste. |
Any waste which do not have ability to undergo biodegradation is called as non-biodegradable waste. |
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Biodegradable wastes can be recycled by both naturally and by man, their products are not harmful for the environment. | Non-biodegradable wastes can’t be recycled by both naturally and by man, their products are harmful for the environment. |
3. | The biodegradable wastes are made up of natural ingredients. |
Non-biodegradable wastes are made up of synthetic ingredients. |
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Biodegradable wastes can be broken down naturally with the help of decomposers. | Non-biodegradable wastes can’t be broken down naturally with the help of decomposers. |
5. | Biodegradable wastes change their form and structure over time, it becomes harmless. |
Non-biodegradable waste do not change over a long period of time, it becomes harmful. |
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Examples of Biodegradable waste includes vegetable peels, tea leaves, grass, wood, spoilt food, leather, paper, cattle, cotton, cow dung and wood crumbles. |
Examples of non-biodegradable waste includes Synthetic fibers, glass bottles, radioactive wastes, metal cans, plastics, pesticides, cans and plastic bags. |