Definition of nonbiodegradable
:not capable of being broken down by the action of living organisms :not biodegradable
- nonbiodegradable packaging
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There are no nationwide restrictions on the use of plastic bags in the United States, though states like California and Hawaii ban nonbiodegradable bags.
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Glitter, for the most part, is made up of tiny bits of shimmering, nonbiodegradable plastic that are bad for your skin and bad for the environment.
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First Known Use of nonbiodegradable
1963
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