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Let’s Recall
Everything that we throw after its use is called garbage.
Waste that comes from our houses and residential areas is called domestic waste.
Waste is classified into biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
Biodegradable waste decomposes easily.
Non-biodegradable waste does not decompose easily.
We should segregate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.
Waste from cities and towns is called urban waste.
Waste from villages is called rural waste.
Composting is an effective way to manage waste.
We should follow 3R strategy – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle for good waste
management .
Key Words
waste garbage domestic waste biodegradable
non-biodegradable decompose dispose dry waste
wet waste compost manure urban waste
rural waste organic inorganic reduce
reuse recycle waste material scrap
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Let’s Exercise
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s Ex
I. Choose the correct option.
1. Damaged vessels are an example of waste.
a. liquid b. biodegradable
c. domestic d. sewage
2. Plastic is a waste.
a. non-biodegradable b. biodegradable
c. organic d. domestic
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