Question

Match the following with reference to waste disposal.

• A. Computers
• B. Manure
• C. Fruit peels
• D. Creation of methane

Answer 1

• Electronic waste like televisions, computers, and other electronic appliances contain hazardous substances.
• Landfills lead to the creation of methane gas when the microorganisms in the ground decompose the waste. This methane gas is highly flammable and can cause fire hazards.
• Biodegradable waste can be converted into useful manure by a process called composting. Biodegradable waste like paper, leaves, twigs, vegetable and fruit peels, etc., are dumped into a pit. The bacteria present in the soil decompose these into a compost which can be used as manure.