Introduction to Waste: Sources, Classification, and Health Hazards

The video introduces the concept of waste, explaining how humans generate waste through various activities. It discusses different sources of waste, such as domestic, industrial, and biomedical, and classifies waste into categories like solid, liquid, and gaseous. The video highlights the importance of waste management to prevent health hazards and pollution, using the Minamata disease as an example. It concludes with a preview of future sessions on waste reduction and management.

What are the characteristics of hazardous waste?

How does e-waste differ from other types of waste?

What measures can be taken to reduce the impact of waste on the environment?