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What type of substances are the major pollutants of the environment? Name two such substances.

Non-biodegradable substance are the major pollutants of the environment. Since they cannot be recycled, degraded by bacteria they cause pollution. Substances like plastics, synthetic fibre, and Aluminum wire are non-biodegradable.


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