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Identify the type of waste shown in the image below:
Identify the type of waste shown in the image below:
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The correct option is D Biohazardous
The given image is of a used face mask which contains infectious viruses and bacteria in it. It cannot be reused or recycled, as the microbes are harmful. This waste is termed as 'biohazardous' waste since the germs can spread to someone who comes into contact with the mask which is dangerous. These face masks also take a long time to degrade in earth's soil. So, these are also not generally biodegradable.
The given image is of a used face mask which contains infectious viruses and bacteria in it. It cannot be reused or recycled, as the microbes are harmful. This waste is termed as 'biohazardous' waste since the germs can spread to someone who comes into contact with the mask which is dangerous. These face masks also take a long time to degrade in earth's soil. So, these are also not generally biodegradable.
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