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Where does it go thereafter?

After segregation Biodegradable waste is decomposed easily in compost pit or landfills. Nonbiodegradable waste is recycled for reuse. Also, it can use to recover energy like heat, electricity or fuel by various processes.


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Do you know how the solid waste from your house is disposed of?

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How is it collected and segregated?

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All of you must have heard the name “EXNORA’. Collect details about various activities of that organization.

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Classify the following waste materials found in your house under the given

heads:


1. Plastic bags 2. Cooking waste 3. Milk sachets 4. Glass pieces 5. Metal clips 6. Thermocoal 7. Tissue paper 8. Leather chappals 9. old clothes 10. saw dust


11. Electrical wire.