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Question
In what way can we help to reduce or minimize waste generation?
Discuss the issue in groups of 4 or 5 and note down all good suggestions.
Resolve to follow them yourself. Some have been given below for your reference.
- Don’t waste food.
- Take as much as you want but finish everything that’s on your plate.
- Don’t throw away broken or half-used things. Repair them and use them.
- Avoid things which can be used only once.
For example: thermocol (polysterene) cups, plastic glasses, etc. - Reuse!
- Recycle!
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Solution 1
| Do's | Don'ts |
| (1) Use a dustbin | (1) Ask for plastic carry bags |
| (2) Reduce use of plastics | (2) Discard used things carelessly |
| (3) Reuse things | (3) Use thermocol |
| (4) Recycle those items which can be recycled | (4) Celebrate festivals in a non-ecofriendly way |
| (5) Create awareness amongst the people. | (5) Take I buy anything that you are unsure of using. |
Solution 2
Being mindful means eating in a smart way and finishing what's on your plate. Fix broken things instead of throwing them away, and stay away from one-time use items like plastic cups. Use things that can be used more than once, like water bottles and bags, and encourage people to recycle. Composting food scraps helps cut down on waste. Together, we can help the earth by getting people to donate and teaching others about these things. Choose items that don't come in a lot of packaging to reduce waste. Accept the idea of upcycling, which means using things in creative new ways. Say no to printing too much and choose digital options instead. Pick solid items over disposable ones to make things last longer. Manage e-waste effectively by using the right ways to get rid of it. Choose eco-friendly goods on purpose and teach your friends how to encourage a culture of reducing waste.
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- Mumbai: Caesar, the last surviving hero of his kind, died of a heart attack on Thursday. Caesar, a Labrador Retriever, was covered with tri-color and given an emotional farewell from the city Police Force. The Mumbai Police Commissioner too marked the passing of the hero with a tweet.
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- Caesar was also a part of the search team at Nariman House, where terrorists were holed up for three days. Earlier he was also pressed into service for bomb search operation after the 2006 serial train blasts and July 2017 blast in Mumbai. The Mumbai police officials also tweeted their grief saying, “Services of retired members of Dog Squad during 26/11 will be unforgettable. We will remember our heroes forever.”
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- The Labrador Retriever was covered with tri-color. What does this signify?
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- Caesar is a Labrador breed of dogs. Name a few other native breeds that are used by the Police Force.
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