1: Why should waste be recycled?
2: Write a brief note on the need for management of waste In India.
3: What precautions should be observed while collecting the waste?
4: What is meant by composting?
5: How can we utilise the house hold waste?
Answers
Question
1: Why should waste be recycled?
2: Write a brief note on the need for management of waste In India.
3: What precautions should be observed while collecting the waste?
4: What is meant by composting?
5: How can we utilise the house hold waste?
Answer
1)Recycling reduces the need for extracting, refining and processing raw materials all of which create air and water pollution. As recycling saves energy it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to tackle climate change.
2)Rapid population growth in India has led to depletion of natural resources. Wastes are potential resources and effective waste management with resource extraction is fundamental to effective SWM. Value extraction from waste can be materials, energy or nutrients, and this can provide a livelihood for many people
3)Water proof gloves / Heavy duty gloves should be worn specially when handling biomedical and potentially infectious waste. Gumboots or rubber shoes should be worn when handling biomedical / wet waste. Protective eye goggles should be worn to avoid the splashing of eyes with infectious /body fluids.
4)Composting is an aerobic method (meaning that it requires the presence of air) of decomposing organic solid wastes. It can therefore be used to recycle organic material. The process involves decomposition of organic material into a humus-like material, known as compost, which is a good fertilizer for plants.
5)Simple and Effective Ways of Waste Management at Home
- Avoid Plastics. ...
- Buy Food That Has Minimal Packaging. ...
- Compost Your Kitchen Waste. ...
- Perform Transactions Electronically So That You Can Minimise Use of Paper. ...
- Consider Making Soaps and Detergents in Your Own Home. ...
- Repurpose Sturdy Containers and Recycle other Materials.