Challenges in Waste Management Systems

The video discusses various aspects of waste management, focusing on plastic and paper waste, waste to energy systems, and sanitary landfills. It highlights the challenges of recycling plastic, the methods of disposal, and the importance of integrated solid waste management. The video also touches on the environmental impacts and the need for proper waste segregation and management.

What is a major challenge in recycling plastic waste?

• Plastic recycling is widely adopted in all cities.

• Plastic cannot be recycled indefinitely.

• Plastic can be recycled indefinitely.

• Plastic recycling is inexpensive.

Which technology is mentioned as being very expensive for plastic waste disposal?

• Incineration

• Plasma pyrolysis

• Landfilling

• Composting

What is a key challenge for waste-to-energy systems in India?

• Low environmental impact

• Lack of technology

• Providing sorted waste

• High availability of sorted waste

Which waste management method is most preferred in India for energy recovery?

• Recycling

• Composting

• Landfilling

• Incineration

What is a major environmental impact of waste-to-energy systems if not properly managed?

• Improved soil quality

• Increased recycling rates

• Air pollution

• Reduced landfill usage

What is the difference between landfills and dumping sites?

• Landfills are for biodegradable waste only.

• Dumping sites are more controlled than landfills.

• Dumping sites are environmentally friendly.

• Landfills are for safe disposal of residual solid waste.

What is a primary function of sanitary landfills?

• To recycle hazardous waste

• To compost biodegradable waste

• To incinerate all types of waste

• To safely dispose of non-biodegradable waste

Which of the following is NOT a concern for sanitary landfills?

• Fire hazard

• Pollution of groundwater

• Animal menace

• Increased recycling rates

What is a key principle of integrated solid waste management?

• Focusing solely on recycling

• Excluding informal sectors

• Reducing total waste volume reaching landfills

• Increasing landfill usage

What was a unique aspect of Alleppey's waste management experiment?

• Increased landfill usage

• Centralized waste management

• Exclusive focus on recycling

• No bin policy