Benefits of Waste Management


 
 
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Benefits of Waste Management

With increasing population the demand for better living is also increasing . The greed of humans for development at the cost of nature is producing  a  large amount of waste  everyday. Maximum part of the garbage is consists of non biodegradable waste. The amount of this waste is getting increased day by day and hence it is getting difficult to get rid it. So, there is a great need of management and control of waste.

“Waste management or waste disposal are all the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal. This includes amongst other things collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste together with monitoring and regulation. It also encompasses the legal and regulatory framework that relates to waste management encompassing guidance on recycling.”

Importance of Waste Management :

  • Its Protects the environment
  • Recycling helps you to get money
  • Reduces all types of waste
  • Saves the earth and conserves energy
  • The basic approach to the management and control of wastes involves production of minimum waste, proper disposal of waste and following 3R’s i.e. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

  • Reduce means to minimise the amount of waste we create.
  • Reuse refers to using items more than once.
  • Recycle means putting a product to a new use instead of throwing it away.
  • Rethink is about considering how our actions affect the environment.
  • Reduces air, water and land pollution.
  • Conserves natural resources like trees and metals.
  • Save electricity and resources required for producing new products.
  • Provided healthy and cleaner environment.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following is correct related to Waste management ?

    (1) Its Protects the environment

    (2) It helps in decreasing population.

     (3)  Reduces all types of waste

    (4) Saves the earth and conserves energy

    (5)  Recycling helps you to get money

    (6) It provides unhealthy environment.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are results of waste management ?

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    How can we manage solid waste ?

    Right Option : D
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