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Rock Garden in Chandigarh is an example of utilisation of non-biodegradable waste materials in a constructive way. Mithun has just visited this garden. He was amazed to see the innovative ideas put into action by Nek Chand, the mastermind behind this garden. Mithun has now decided to use discarded objects to make decorative and utility items at home.

Making useful things from waste materials is a wise way of using wastes. Do you agree? Give reasons.

Important Questions on Garbage in, Garbage out

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Use of solar energy operated devices instead of LPG for preparation of food is an example of:
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The three R’s to save the environment are
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Polyblend, a fine powder of recycled modified plastic, has proved to be a good material for:
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One student makes a kaleidoscope using pieces of coloured glass. Which 'R' he has used to protect the environment? 
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Do you think that it is better to use compost instead of chemical fertilizers? Why?
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Write any two advantages of recycling of paper.
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Why is it easier nowadays to reduce the use of paper in our lives? 
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What do you mean by recycling of wastes?
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A gardener has made a big pile of garden waste and fallen leaves in the corner of the park. What should he/she do with the pile? Tick (✓) the correct answer and explain.
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Why has recycling of waste become so essentially these days? Is composting a method to recycle the biodegradable waste? Explain.
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Composting is a cheap and convenient natural process for the safe disposal of organic waste.
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Collect pieces of different kinds of paper. Find out which of these can be recycled.
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Why is it better to use compost instead of chemical fertilisers?
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Fill the blank with the correct word using the given options.
(pollution, energy, clean, garbage, recycling, natural resources)

Recycling is a good way to deal with _____.

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State two ways in which you can conserve water at home by preventing its wastage.
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Mention two methods that we should follow to reduce the use of paper.
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Discuss better housekeeping practices to maintain sanitation.