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Answer
Biodegradable waste is broken down by micro-organisms into simple harmless substances; kitchen waste and paper are examples. Non-biodegradable waste is not broken down in this way and persists in the environment; plastics and glass are examples.
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Explanation
Only biodegradable waste can be composted.
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