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Question
How is the 'use and throw' concept responsible for the increase in waste generation?
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Solution
- The use-and-throw paradigm has led to an alarming growth in trash amount and complexity.
- Solid waste collects in various locations, including street corners, hospitals, schoolyards, and near bodies of water.
- Dumping solid garbage not only creates an unsightly appearance and unpleasant odour but also poses significant health risks. Epidemics can occur when waste accumulates near water bodies.
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Chapter 21: Waste Management - I: Impact of Waste Accumulation - EXERCISES [Page 244]