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Question
What service is indirectly done by the· rag-pickers for the disposal. of waste?
Answer in Brief
Solution
- Rag-pickers indirectly dispose of rubbish as part of their livelihood.
- Economically disadvantaged individuals contribute significantly to trash management by separating reusable and recyclable things from discarded solid garbage. Their initiatives have greatly reduced the amount of rubbish in garbage dumps.
- Rag pickers collect metal, glass, rubber, and plastics for recycling, which helps produce completed items.
- Their work focuses on sorting items to improve waste disposal efficiency and sustainability.
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Chapter 22: Waste Management - II: Safe Disposal of Waste - EXERCISES [Page 251]