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Question
Suggest any four activities in daily life which are eco-friendly.
Solution
Activities in daily life which are eco-friendly :
- Using paper/jute bags in place of plastic bags.
- Segregating bio-degradable and non-biodegradable wastes into separate bins.
- Using public transport for commuting, and walking or using cycle for short distances.
- Harvesting rain water.
- Switching off light/fans when not in use.
- Use of compost and vermi-compost in place of fertilisers.
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