Question

We often observe domestic waste decomposing in the by lances of our homes. List four ways to make the residents aware that the improper disposal of wastes is harmful to the environment and also for their own health.

Answer 1

Improper disposal of wastes is harmful to the environment and for our own health in the following ways:

(a) Accumulated wastes serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes. This creates favourable conditions for the spread of several diseases.

(b) Decomposition of wastes emits harmful gases in the environment which results in unhygienic living conditions and loss of aesthetic beauty of a place.

(c) Some of the waste gets discharged to nearby water bodies along with rainwater and proves fatal for aquatic flora and fauna.

(d)It reduces the fertility of the soil and results in soil pollution.

Answer 2

We often observe domestic waste decomposing in the by lances of our homes. List four ways to make the residents aware that the improper disposal of wastes is harmful to the environment and also for their own health.

Answer:

Residents can be made aware by following ways:

(i) Organising street plays,

(ii) Distributing pamphlets to the residents,

(iii) Reuse/recycle of the waste products,

(iv) Calling meeting of residents, welfare society/association of the locality,

(v) Advertisements through TV/radio,

(vi) Putting posters/hoardings,

(vii) Segregation of the wastes as per the nature of the waste.