Question

Why do human beings throw waste such as wrapers , plastic bottles, polythene bags, on roads and water bodies ? Gow does it affect our environment?

Answer 1

Dear Student,

a. Throwing or dumping waste on roads and water bodies severely impacts the environment.
b. It leads to water pollution, land degradation
c. It leads to contamination and becomes the cause of diseases.
d. Throwing waste on the land also impacts fertility of the soil and leads to soil erosion.

Reasons why people dump waste:

a. Absence of proper dustbins or waste disposal units
b. Lack of awareness.
c. Careless attitude and apathy of people
d. Absence of strict laws


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