Biodegradable Waste

The type of waste that can be broken down by other living things mainly comes from plant or animal sources and is called Biodegradable Waste.

Green garbage, food waste, paper waste, and biodegradable plastics are all common examples of biodegradable waste that can be found in municipal solid waste. Human waste, manure, sewage, and slaughterhouse waste are examples of additional biodegradable wastes.

Biodegradable and Non Biodegradable

Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable are types of waste materials (or substances) that are categorized on the basis of their degradation. Biodegradable materials can be decomposed or broken down by microorganisms and other living organisms while Non-Biodegradable materials cannot be decomposed or broken down by microorganisms and other living organisms rather leading to pollution.

Let’s learn about them in detail.

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