Biodegradable materials decompose naturally over time, unlike non-biodegradable materials such as most plastics, glass, and metals which persist in the environment for very long periods.
Which of the following material is bio-degradable?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Pollution (Plastic Pollution & Microplastics: Sources, ecological & health impacts, management strategies.)
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