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 the role of ragpickers in waste management in Indian cities.
Describe two ways in which households can reduce waste generation.
Explain the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste with examples.
Explain the environmental risks associated with improper disposal of e-waste.
Explain the term 'sanitary landfill'.
Explain the term 'waste hierarchy'.
Explain why segregation of waste at source is important for effective waste management.
List any two negative impacts of burning waste in open areas.
Name two environmental problems caused by improper waste disposal.
State one reason why landfilling is not a sustainable solution for waste management.
What is leachate in the context of landfills?
What is the main advantage of composting organic waste?
What is the main purpose of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in waste management?
What is the primary objective of waste management?
