Understanding Waste and Its Management

What is waste?

• Waste is a process of creating new materials.

• Waste is a type of food that is still edible.

• Waste is a valuable resource for recycling.

• Waste is unwanted or unusable materials discarded after use.

Name two types of waste.

• biodegradable waste

• solid waste, hazardous waste

• liquid waste

• recyclable waste

What is biodegradable waste?

• Biodegradable waste is inorganic material that cannot decompose.

• Biodegradable waste is organic material that can decompose naturally.

• Biodegradable waste is plastic that can be recycled.

• Biodegradable waste is any type of waste that is thrown away.

What is non-biodegradable waste?

• Materials that can be recycled easily.

• Waste that decomposes quickly in landfills.

• Non-biodegradable waste is waste that cannot be broken down by natural processes.

• Organic waste that can be composted.

Give an example of organic waste.

• Old newspapers

• Food scraps, such as vegetable peels and fruit cores.

• Glass jars

• Plastic bottles

What is recycling?

• Recycling is the method of storing waste materials indefinitely.

• Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste and reduce resource consumption.

• Recycling is the act of throwing away waste materials.

• Recycling is the process of burning waste to generate energy.

Why is it important to reduce waste?

• To encourage overconsumption

• To create more landfill space

• To increase production costs

• It is important to reduce waste to conserve resources, protect the environment, and promote sustainability.

What is the best way to dispose of plastic waste?

• Throw plastic waste in regular trash bins.

• Recycle plastic waste properly.

• Bury plastic waste underground.

• Burn plastic waste in open fires.

What does composting mean?

• Composting means throwing away food scraps in the trash.

• Composting refers to the process of making plastic from organic materials.

• Composting is burning organic waste for energy.

• Composting means recycling organic waste into nutrient-rich soil.

How can we reduce waste at home?

• Throw everything in the trash

• Implement composting, recycling, using reusable items, buying in bulk, and donating unused items.

• Use single-use plastic items

• Burn all waste materials