a) Collect different kinds of packaging materials. What was the purpose for which each one was used? Discuss in groups.
(b) Give an example in which packaging could have been reduced.
(c) Write a story on how packaging increases the amount of garbage

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Do you think, it is better to use compost instead of chemical fertilisers? Why?

3

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Paheli was writing a letter to her friend. She crumpled and threw the first draft of her letter on the floor as it had become untidy. Similarly, she crumpled and threw 6 more papers on the ground. In the end, she picked them up and put them in a polythene bag and threw it on the road outside her house.
Do you think, Paheli's action were responsible? What would you have done if you were in her place?

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3R's are used as efficient means to reduce waste. What is meant by three R's in terms of waste disposal?

3

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Waste of which material is more polluting, a polythene bag or paper? Give reasons.

3

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Garbage is collection of various substances considered unusable. Name any three substances that constitute garbage

3

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To what use can you put the following kinds of garbage and how?
(a) Rotting smelly garbage
(b) Dry leaves collected in a garbage
(c) Old newspapers

3

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Our government has provided us with two types of dustbins for waste disposal. Why is there a need to separate the two types of wastes?

3

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Why should we not burn plastic items?

3

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List some differentiating features between composting and vermicomposting.

3

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Suggest any two ways to minimise the harmful effects of plastics.

3

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Recently, a ban on plastic bags has been imposed in many places. Is the ban justified? Give reasons in three sentences.

3

(a)

Give some advantage of waste recycling.

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While passing through a street, Sohan saw some safai karamcharis were burning the waste paper and dry leaves near the municipal dustbin.
(i) Why were they burning the waste paper and dry leaves?
(ii) What was evolved on burning these things?
(ill) Suggest any other method to reduce wastes like leaves.
(iv) Name one method that saves trees or plant

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What is waste management? Is garbage disposal the responsibility of the government?

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