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    The document discusses different types of waste. It states that there are two main types of waste: biodegradable and non-biodegradable. Biodegradable waste such as food scraps can be broken down by organisms and soil, while non-biodegradable waste like plastic cannot. The document recommends following the 4Rs - refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle - to better manage waste and reduce its production. It also explains that biodegradable waste can be recycled through composting to produce manure for plants.

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    The document discusses different types of waste. It states that there are two main types of waste: biodegradable and non-biodegradable. Biodegradable waste such as food scraps can be broken down by organisms and soil, while non-biodegradable waste like plastic cannot. The document recommends following the 4Rs - refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle - to better manage waste and reduce its production. It also explains that biodegradable waste can be recycled through composting to produce manure for plants.

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    The document discusses different types of waste. It states that there are two main types of waste: biodegradable and non-biodegradable. Biodegradable waste such as food scraps can be broken down by organisms and soil, while non-biodegradable waste like plastic cannot. The document recommends following the 4Rs - refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle - to better manage waste and reduce its production. It also explains that biodegradable waste can be recycled through composting to produce manure for plants.

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    Waste

    “
    Waste isn’t waste until we
    waste it.
    WILL.I.AM
    ”
    What is Waste?
    Waste is unwanted or unusable material.
    Waste is any substance which is discarded ,
    defective and of no use
    We produce 2 kinds of waste:
     Biodegradable
     Non Biodegradable
    Types Of WasteNon-
    Biodegradabl
    e Biodegradable
     Biodegradable waste is the  Non-Biodegradable waste is
    waste that is obtained by the waste that is obtained by
    animals and plants such as: plastic bags, metal can and
    Vegetable and fruit peels, some broken glasses .
    meat and bones, flower,  Non-Biodegradable waste
    leaves and paper. can not be mixed in a short
     Biodegradable waste rots of time in the soil.
    and finally mixes up with
    the soil.
    4Rs
    To conserve our environment, we should
    follow the policy of the 4Rs
     Refuse
     Reduce
     Reuse
     Recycle
    • Refuse • Reduce the
    things that use of things
    add to your that create
    garbage. garbage
    Refus Redu
    e ce

    Recyc
    Reuse
    • Things that
    le • The things that
    can’t be reused can be reduced
    can be by reusing them
    recycled. instead of
    throwing.
    Recycling Biodegradable waste
     Biodegradable waste can be converted into
    manure for plants by a process called
    composting. It rots and changes into manure
    called compost, which is excellent for plants.
    How to reduce waste?
    We can reduce waste by the following steps:
     Manage your household waste better.
     Do not waste electricity. Saving electricity also saves fuel.
     Use alternate sources of energy.
     Walk or cycle to short distances
     Plant trees
    1. How many types wastes of are there ?

    a. 5
    b. 2
    c. 3
    d. 7

    Correct option: b
    2. What are the 4Rs?
    a. Refuse, Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
    b. Refuse, Reuse, Reduse, Recycle
    c. Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Replace
    d. Restore, Rethink, Replace, Reduce

    Correct option: a
    3. How is biodegradable waste recycled?

    a. Process called composting


    b. By reducing it
    c. By making manure
    d. Both A and C

    Correct option: d
    4. Which one of these is the correct spelling.

    a. Biodogradable
    b. Biodagradable
    c. Biodegradable
    d. Biodegredable

    Correct option: c
    Thank You
    Have a nice day

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