Question

Name the wastes which are generated in your house daily. What measures would you take for their disposal?

Answer 1

Waste generated	Measures taken for disposal
1. Kitchen waste (vegetable and fruit peels, stale food, leftover food, used tea leaves, etc.)	Preparing compost, placing them near plants or trees for decomposition and return of nutrients to the soil for use by the plants.
2. Paper waste (newspaper, old books, paper envelopes, pamphlets, etc.)	Sending for recycling.
3. Plastic waste (plastic bags, milk pouches, containers, empty cartons, plastic toys, etc.)	Dumping in non-biodegradable bins for their safe disposal.
4. Other household wastes (torn or old clothes, old electronic items, broken glass items, etc.)	Clothes can be sold, re-used for cleaning, or can be donated. Broken glass items should be disposed of carefully and old electronic items can be sold for recycling.