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What does 'segregation of waste' involve?

  • Mixing all types of waste together for easier disposal
  • Burning waste to reduce its volume
  • Dividing waste into different categories like dry and wet or biodegradable and nonbiodegradable (correct)
  • Ignoring the different types of waste and disposing of them together

What is an example of wet waste?

  • Vegetables and fruit peels (correct)
  • Broken crockery
  • Aluminium foils
  • Plastic products

How does waste segregation contribute to reducing pollution?

  • It reduces the volume of waste reaching landfills, thus reducing air and water pollution (correct)
  • It has no impact on reducing air and water pollution
  • It leads to burning of waste, which reduces air and water pollution
  • It increases the volume of waste reaching landfills, thus reducing air and water pollution

What is an example of dry waste?

<p>Aluminium foils (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is waste segregation considered the key to effective waste management?

<p>It enables different processes of waste disposal like composting, recycling, and incineration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'segregation of waste' involve?

<p>Dividing waste into categories like dry and wet or biodegradable and non-biodegradable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of non-biodegradable waste?

<p>Aluminium foils (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does waste segregation contribute to reducing pollution?

<p>Reduces the volume of waste reaching landfills, thereby reducing air and water pollution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to effective waste management according to the text?

<p>Segregation of waste (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste can be decomposed or broken down by living organisms?

<p>Wet waste (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Segregation of Waste

Dividing waste into categories like dry and wet or biodegradable and non-biodegradable for proper treatment.

Wet Waste

Waste that can be decomposed by bacteria, like fruit peels and vegetable scraps.

Waste Segregation Benefits

By separating waste, less goes to landfills, reducing harmful emissions and water contamination.

Dry Waste

Materials like aluminum foils, plastics, and glass that don't easily decompose.

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Why Segregate Waste?

Sorting waste allows for specific treatments like composting (wet waste) or recycling (dry waste).

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Non-biodegradable Waste

Materials that cannot be broken down by natural processes.

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Key to Waste Management

Sorting waste is the entry point for effective waste processes.

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Biodegradable Waste

Waste that decomposes naturally.

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Study Notes

Waste Segregation

  • Waste segregation involves separating waste into different categories, such as wet waste, dry waste, biodegradable waste, and non-biodegradable waste, to facilitate effective waste management.

Types of Waste

  • Wet waste refers to organic waste that is heavy in water content, such as food waste, vegetable scraps, and flower waste.
  • Dry waste includes paper, cardboard, wood, and other non-organic materials.
  • Biodegradable waste can be decomposed or broken down by living organisms, such as food waste, plant waste, and human waste.
  • Non-biodegradable waste cannot be broken down by living organisms, such as plastics, glass, and metals.

Importance of Waste Segregation

  • Waste segregation contributes to reducing pollution by ensuring that waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • Waste segregation is considered the key to effective waste management as it enables the recycling of materials, reduces waste sent to landfills, and minimizes pollution.

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