How you can behave as an active citizen and help in reduction in waste generation? [3 MARKS]

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Waste generation is a natural part of human activity. But we can limit the type of waste and quantity of waste produced.In order to reduce the amount of waste produced, it is essential to focus on the source of the waste, or where the waste is originally coming from. Source reduction is when products are designed, manufactured, packaged, and used in a way that limits the amount or toxicity of waste created.

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