Question

Effective segregation of waste at the point of generation is very important. Select the appropriate statement giving the importance of waste segregation:

1. Less waste goes to the landfill
2. Help in reducing the waste
3. Better for public health and environment
4. Waste pickers spend less time sorting through garbage

Options

• 1 and 2

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 4

• 1 and 4

Answer 1

1 and 2

Explanation:

Effective waste segregation at the point of generation ensures that recyclable materials, organic waste, and hazardous materials are separated properly. This reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, which helps conserve landfill space and reduces the environmental impact associated with waste disposal.