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Many plastics; some metals especially gold and stainless steel; glass and earthenware;asbestos.
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What are examples of non biodegradable material?
Non-biodegradable materials are things that can't be broken down easily by natural processes. For example, plastic shopping bags would take thousands of years to be degraded (broken down). Some examples of non-biodegradable materials are: plastic polystyrene (styrofoam) metals foams glasses silicon-based materials/circuit boards oil ashes
Make a list of the materials which are biodegradable and non-biodegradable?
None are both, but all are some?
What items are non-biodegradable?
Non-biodegradable materials are those that cant be broken down within a reasonable time span. Some examples include plastics, batteries, glass, computers and cellphones. New research now shows that some plastics do break down.
Why do you separate biodegradable from non-biodegradable materials?
We segregate our biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes so that all biodegradable can be used as fertilizers while the non biodegradable can be recycled to make different creative products.
How can non biodegradable materials be converted into energy?
Many non-biodegradable materials can be converted into energy by burning them. Most plastics will burn. Bear in mind however that many of them produce toxic fumes when burned. Some non-biodegradable materials have no good way to convert them into energy. Used tin cans are not biodegradable and don't burn. They are possible to recycle however.
How long non biodegradable substances last?
Examples are plastics, metal and glass. Dangerous chemicals and toxins are also non-biodegradable, as are plastic grocery bags, Styrofoam (polystyrene), and other similar materials.
What can humans do to help reduce the problem of non-biodegradable materials?
make sure thatl less non biodegradable materials is left on the planet.
What can humans do to help reduce the problem of non biodegradable materials?
make sure thatl less non biodegradable materials is left on the planet.
Cloth bag is a examples of biodegradable waste or non-biodegradable waste?
A cloth bag is an example of non-biodegradable waste.
What are biodegradable items?
Non-biodegradable materials are those that cant be broken down within a reasonable time span. Some examples include plastics, batteries, glass, computers and cellphones. New research now shows that some plastics do break down.
Is tetra pack non biodegradable?
Yes, of course. It is usually made up of p.lastic materials which are non biodegradable.
Are tea leaves non-biodegradable?
Some are, some aren't. It just has to do with what they are made out of. Not all materials can biodegrade, just because of their chemical composition.
