Waste Management Practices
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Waste Management Practices starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A city generates 500 tonnes of waste daily, of which 60% is organic. Calculate the amount of organic waste generated per day.
Describe one challenge faced by Indian cities in managing solid waste.
Describe the process of vermicomposting.
Explain the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste with examples.
Explain the environmental impact of open dumping of waste.
Explain the role of ragpickers in waste management in India.
Explain the term 'waste-to-energy'.
Explain why plastic waste is a major concern for the environment.
Explain why segregation of waste at source is important for effective waste management.
List two government initiatives in India aimed at improving waste management.
List two ways in which individuals can reduce waste generation at home.
State one environmental problem caused by improper disposal of electronic waste (e-waste).
What is the main objective of the 3Rs in waste management?
What is the main purpose of sanitary landfills?
What is the significance of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in waste management?
