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Waste generation has become a serious threat to ________ environment.

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Waste generation have become a serious threat to surrounding environment. Waste generated has become a serious problem because improper disposal and management has led to the following effects.

  • Wastes are to be managed properly if not they will have disastrous effects.
  • Hazardous waste can cause depletion natural resources as they are corrosive and toxic in nature.
  • Being poisonous they can cause serious illness to human and animal health.
  • Some wastes have ignitability and catch fire leading to fire accidents.
  • They undergo violent chemical reactions and produce many toxic gases polluting environment.
  • The wastes also invite a huge number of pathogens causing many infectious diseases.


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