Biology
Differentiate between degradable and non-degradable waste.
Waste Generation & Management
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| Degradable Waste | Non-degradable Waste |
|---|---|
| It is organic wastes (vegetable and fruit peelings, etc.) that can be decomposed into useful manure. Such degradation involves the activity of microorganisms. | These are the wastes that cannot be decomposed by micro-organisms. |
| Example – Paper, Clothes | Example - Plastics, Metallic cans |
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