Waste Management
Environment · अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन · 12 facts
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Three Rs of waste management Reduce Reuse Recycle
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Biodegradable waste decomposes naturally by microorganisms
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E-waste is fastest growing waste stream in the world
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Plastic takes 500 to 1000 years to decompose
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Composting converts organic waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer
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Incineration burns waste at high temperatures reducing volume
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Landfill is disposal of waste by burying in ground
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Biomedical waste requires special handling and treatment
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Single-use plastics banned in India from July 1 2022
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Swachh Bharat Mission promotes waste segregation at source
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Vermicomposting uses earthworms to convert waste to compost
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Hazardous waste includes chemicals pesticides and batteries