What are the sources of wastes?

Important Questions on Waste Generation and Management

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A landfill can be converted into a park.

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Name any four major categories of waste.

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Do you think that preparing compost is easier than preparing vermicompost? Why?

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How do plastic bags thrown by human beings affect animals?

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Coal ash, slag, acids, oils and gaseous emission are examples of industrial waste or domestic waste?

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Collect different kinds of packaging material. What was the purpose for which each one was used? Discuss in groups.

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What is vermicomposting? How does it differ from composting?

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Why are plastics both a boon and a curse for the environment?

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Biodegradable waste does not include

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All garbage is taken to the landfill.

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Pollution is harmful for all living beings. Give three reasons to support the statement.

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What is vermicomposting? Which food items should not be given to the worms in the pit?

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Is garbage disposal the responsibility only of the government?

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Why are powdered egg shells added to vermicompost?
 

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Which of the following is a non-biodegradable waste?

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Why should we not throw waste out in the open?

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Which kind of garbage is not converted into compost by the redworms?

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What is a landfill?

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What can we use instead of plastic bags when we go shopping?

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