Biodegradation of Paper Wastes by Freshwater Snails: Implications for Management.

The different types of paper wastes constitute a major portion of municipal solid waste. The present study was aimed to justify the use of freshwater snails for the biological degradation of the paper waste and subsequent availability of cellulose from fecal matter. Three aquatic snails , , and were used to degrade newsprint, cardboard, and common writing paper as paper waste.