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प्रश्न
Distinguish Degradable pollutants - Non-degradable pollutants
उत्तर
| Degradable Pollutants | Non – degradable Pollutants |
| They are decomposed and degradable by microbes. | They cannot be decomposed by microbes |
| They are not accumulated but are used up in short time. | They are often accumulated |
| Degradation process is rapid | Degradation process is slow. |
| They are used to produce energy manures compost and biogas. | They cannot be used to produce energy |
| E.g. Plant waste, Animal residue, Paper, rotten vegetables | E.g. Plastic items footwear, polythene bags |
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