Select two non-biodegradable substances from the following waste generated in a kitchen: Spoilt food, paper bags, milk bags, vegetable peels, tin cans, used tea leaves.
Milk bags and tin cans are non-biodegradable substances.
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Biodegradable substances are substances or materials that completely break down and decompose into natural elements in a short period of time after disposal.
Examples of Biodegradable materials are plant products, wood, paper, food waste, leaves, and remnants from the death of living creatures.
Non-biodegradable substances are substances or materials that do not break down completely or don't decompose naturally into simpler form to mix with the environment.
Examples of non-biodegradable materials are cans, metals, and chemicals used for agricultural and industrial purposes.]
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