| Biodegradable pollutants | Non-biodegradable pollutants |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ These are pollutants that are decomposed or degraded by microbial action. | $(1)$ These are pollutants that are not decomposed by microbial action. |
| $(2)$ They show relatively rapid degradation. | $(2)$ They are degraded very slowly. |
| $(3)$ They generally do not accumulate in the environment. | $(3)$ They often accumulate in the environment. |
| $(4)$ They can be used to produce useful products like manure,compost,and biogas. Examples: Garbage,sewage,livestock waste. | $(4)$ Only a few of them can be recycled; others are not manageable. Examples: $DDT$,$BHC$,plastics,polythene,cans,glass,etc. |
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