Question

Study the pictures given below of the two main categories of wastes and answer the questions:

1. Identify the categories of wastes in (A) and (B).
2. Which of the above category of wastes can be used to prepare compost?
3. Mention one control measure to manage the waste of category (B).

Answer 1

1. (A): Biodegradable waste (e.g., organic matter, kitchen waste, plant leaves, and twigs). 
   (B): Non-biodegradable waste (e.g., plastics, bottles, cups, and synthetic materials).
2. Category (A) (Biodegradable waste) can be used to prepare compost through decomposition by microorganisms.
3. One control measure for non-biodegradable waste (B) is recycling it after proper segregation. Materials such as plastic, glass and metals should not be mixed with biodegradable waste.