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Which among the following is a non-biode...

Which among the following is a non-biodegradable waste?

A

Dead animals

B

Vegetables

C

Plastic

D

Flowers

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C
Non-biodegradable polymers do not break down to a natural, environmentally safe condition over time by biological processes. Most plastics are non-biodegradable because they do not break down naturally and remain in soil, water bodies and on earth.
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