A lot of dry leaves are collected in a school garden and are burnt every day. Do you think that it is right to do so? If not, what should be done to dispose of the dry leaves?

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It is not right to burn dry leaves as it causes air pollution.

The right way to dispose of the dry leaves is to convert them into compost by burying them in a pit.

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A lot of dry leaves are collected in a school garden and are burnt every day. Do you think that it is right to do so? If not, what should be done to dispose of the dry leaves?​

It is not right to burn dry leaves as it causes air pollution. ​ The right way to dispose of the dry leaves is to convert them into compost by burying them in a pit.​

A lot of dry leaves are collected in a school garden and are burnt every day. Do you think that it is right to do so? If not, what should be done to dispose of the dry leaves?

It is not right to burn dry leaves as it causes air pollution.

The right way to dispose of the dry leaves is to convert them into compost by burying them in a pit.