Question

Fire broke out at the Kochi city waste treatment plant. Thick clouds of toxic smoke engulfed the city. The waste at the plant also contained plastic and biomedical wastes, both of which on combustion are extremely harmful for the general health of people. - Economic Times, 10.03.2023

1. Which method of waste management would have helped in reducing health hazard in the above case?
2. Mention one measure you can adopt in school to reduce waste.
3. State one way in which domestic waste can be made useful.

Answer 1

1. Segregation of plastic and biomedical waste.
2. 1. Reusing, composting, or sending waste for recycling.
   2. Creating awareness amongst students of all ages.
   3. Banning the use of plastics.
   4. Using biodegradable products.
   5. Promote carpooling.
   6. Pass down textbooks to junior classes.
   7. Use old copies as a rough book.
   8. Any other pertinent point.
3. 1. Converting old clothes into useful items like doormats, covers, and decorative items.
   2. Kitchen waste can be made into compost.
   3. Reusing glass bottles and unused pages of books. Any other pertinent point.