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How can you help in reducing the problem of waste disposal? Give any two methods.
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Waste disposal is becoming the biggest problem of all local bodies. It
is consuming a big chunk of their revenues. Even then the points of
collection are turning into stinking areas. Transport of waste to
disposal site is seldom perfect. There is stink all the way. A lot of
waste is thrown on the roads by the vehicles carrying the waste.
The quantity of waste can be reduced if you form the habit of separation of waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable parts.
(i) Non-biodegradable Waste. Most often the non-biodegradable waste is recycled. It is taken away by rag pickers.
(ii) Biodegradable Waste.
Biodegradable waste is putressible. It can be composted or
vermicomposted to prepare compost for your kitchen gardens.
The technique can also be used in schools and other institutions. Some
institutes in big cities have installed incinerators for disposal of
combustible components of waste. Hospital waste is being
compulsorily incinerated to reduce contamination and spread of diseases.
The quantity of waste can be reduced if you form the habit of separation of waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable parts.
(i) Non-biodegradable Waste. Most often the non-biodegradable waste is recycled. It is taken away by rag pickers.
(ii) Biodegradable Waste. Biodegradable waste is putressible. It can be composted or vermicomposted to prepare compost for your kitchen gardens. The technique can also be used in schools and other institutions. Some institutes in big cities have installed incinerators for disposal of combustible components of waste. Hospital waste is being compulsorily incinerated to reduce contamination and spread of diseases.
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