Question

Which precautions are necessary for proper decomposition of domestic waste?

Answer 1

Domestic waste refers to the waste which is generated in our houses due to our daily activities. Domestic waste can be either biodegradable or non-biodegradable for example, vegetable and fruit peels are biodegradable whereas batteries, computers, etc are non-biodegradable. biodegardable products can be used for making composts which can be used in parks, plant pots etc. For non-biodegradable products, we need to practice the 3R's, and only after that, they should be discarded as waste. The 3R's are -

1. Reduce- Reduce the amount of waste produced.
2. Reuse- Reusing a resource in a new way before throwing it.
3. Recycle- Making something new from a material rather than throwing it away.