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What are the harmful effect of non-biodegradable substance ?

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Non-biodegradable substance affect the environment by-
a. They contaminate soil and water resources as they cannot be decomposed by micro-organisms.
b. These substance, when accidently eaten by stray animals, can harm them and can even cause their death.
c. These substance can cause land and water pollution.
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