Unit 2: Love Your Environtment

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What is domestic waste?

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Waste generated from households.

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What is organized waste?

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Waste that is collected and disposed of in a systematic manner.

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What is unorganized waste?

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Waste that is not collected or disposed of systematically.

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What are the types of waste?

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Common types include organic waste, recyclable waste, hazardous waste, and electronic waste.

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What is the purpose of recycling?

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To convert waste materials into reusable materials to reduce waste and conserve resources.

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Moreover, some types of waste are recyclable whereas others

are not.

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They are liquid waste, solid rubbish, organic waste, recycle rubbish, hazardous waste,

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Liquid waste is ...

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Liquid waste is commonly found both in households as well as in industries. This waste includes dirty water, organic liquids, wash water, waste detergents and even rainwater.

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Solid rubbish is commonly broken down into the following types:

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● Plastic waste

● Paper/card waste

● Tins and metals

● Ceramics and glass

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Organic waste is ...

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Organic waste is another common household. All food waste, garden waste, manure and rotten meat are classiied as organic waste. Over time, organic waste is turned into manure by microorganisms. However, this does not mean that you can dispose of them anywhere.

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Recyclable rubbish

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Recyclable rubbish includes all waste items that can be converted into products that can be used again. Solid items such as paper, metals, furniture and organic waste can all be recycled.