Question 35

Q35Short answer

Name the wastes which are generated in your house daily. What measures would you take for their disposal?

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Hints— (a) Kitchen wastes (b) Paper wastes like newspapers, bags, envelopes (c) Plastic bags (d) Vegetable/fruit peels/rind Measures for disposal (a) Segregation of biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. (b) Safe disposal of plastic bags. (c) Vegetable/fruit peels can be placed near trees/plants, which on decomposition will enrich the soil with nutrients. (d) Give paper wastes for recycling. (e) Prepare a compost pit for kitchen wastes.