Give any two ways in which non-biodegradable substances would affect the environment.

(N/A) Non-biodegradable substances affect the environment in two ways:
$(i)$ They do not decompose naturally. As a result,they accumulate in the ecosystem,leading to environmental pollution and biomagnification,which can be toxic to organisms.
$(ii)$ Substances like insecticides,detergents,and plastics pollute water bodies and soil,disrupting the natural balance of the ecosystem and harming aquatic and terrestrial life.