Biodegradability is crucial in India’s waste management because it determines how waste is processed. Biodegradable waste—organic materials such as food and plant matter—can be decomposed through biological processes and is typically treated via composting or biogas production, often at or close to the source. Nonbiodegradable waste does not easily decompose, so it is recycled, used for energy recovery (e.g., incineration), or disposed of in landfills if no recovery is possible.
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