Garbage Management Flashcard

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What is the average amount of waste generated in India every year? Options: 80 million tonnes, 70 million tonnes, 62 million tonnes, 50 million tonnes

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62 million tonnes

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What percentage of waste generated in India is collected?

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70%

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What is one major consequence of improper waste disposal?

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Soil and water contamination

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three Rs? Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Reinvent

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Reinvent

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What does composting help to manage?

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Organic waste

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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

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A concept holding manufacturers accountable for their products

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What is one benefit of recycling?

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Reduces pollution

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What can happen if landfills are not managed properly?

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They can leach hazardous chemicals

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What is a key strategy for effective garbage management?

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Implementing proper waste segregation

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What is one way to reduce waste generation?

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Using reusable shopping bags