Question

Which of the following activities does not reflect responsible behavior with regard to waste disposal?

• A. Goods are carried in paper bags or cloth bags.
• B. Waste collected in polythene bags for disposal
• C. Waste separated into those that degrade and those that do not
• D. Making handicrafts with used up notebooks

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Waste collected in polythene bags for disposal

The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Polythene bags are non-biodegradable and cause soil pollution.
2. Waste collected in polythene bags causes a hazardous effect on the environment.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A

Goods are carried in paper bags is the best way of waste disposal as paper bags are biodegradable.

Option C

Separation of waste into those degraded and those that do not is the best strategy to dispose of waste properly.

Option D

By using used-up notebooks we make some handicrafts as decorative items.

Final answer: 'Waste collected in polythene bags for disposal' is an activity that does not reflect responsible behavior with regard to waste disposal.