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Question 15 Marks
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.

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 !
Answer
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Question 25 Marks
How can we help in the task of clearing or removing garbage.
Answer
  1. We should stop littering.
  2. We should reduce, reuse and recycle.
  3. We should use organic waste to create biogas and compost.
  4. We should always use dustbins.
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Question 35 Marks
How is it removed or cleared?
Answer
Waste can be removed or cleared by having a good waste management plan. We should sort out waste of which some can be processed while the rest can be recycled. Our mantra should be : Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Restore!
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Question 45 Marks
Try to find the answers to the following questions through observation and by talking to your teachers, parents and others. Discuss your answers in the group.

How is waste generated?

Answer
Waste is generated when we dispose or throw away things we no longer need. Waste can be generated at home and in industries.
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