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Question
How can you help in reducing the problem of waste disposal? Give any two methods.
Solution 1
We can help in reducing the problem of waste disposal by these methods:
- By separating biodegradable substances from non-biodegradable substances.
- By reducing, reusing and recycling non-biodegradable substances.
Solution 2
- By minimising the use of disposal items and promoting the use of recycled articles.
- Separating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste before dumping them.
- Recycling the non-biodegradable waste material.
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