Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances with the help of one example each. List two changes in habit that people must adapt to dispose non-biodegradable waste for saving the environment.
1. Biodegradable substances: Substances that can be slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes by bacteria, fungi, etc. For example, organics wastes like vegetables and fruit peels. 2. Non-biodegradable substances: Substances that cannot be broken down or decomposed into the soil by natural agents are called as non-biodegradable. For example, plastic. Habits to dispose non-biodegradable waste are: Segregating and treating the non-biodegradable waste before putting in dustbins. Recycle the plastics or glass present in non-biodegradable wastes. Motivate people to use paper or jute bags instead of plastic bags.
