Waste Management Flashcards
What is a waste?
Any substance which is discarded after primary use, or is worthless, defective and of no use.
List the five major categories of waste.
- Domestic waste
- Industrial waste
- Agricultural waste
- Municipal waste
- e-waste
What are the components of domestic waste?
- Kitchen waste
- Plastics
- Glass
- Rags
- Paper
What types of items are included in kitchen waste?
- Peelings of vegetables and fruits
- Washing of pulses, rice, etc. before cooking
- Stale or rotten non-usable food items
- Used tea leaves
- Leftovers in food dishes
What types of plastics are considered domestic waste?
- Plastic packings and wrappings
- Discarded used and broken plastic objects including toys
What types of glass are included in domestic waste?
- Broken glass utensils
- Mirrors
- Containers
- Window panes
What types of rags are commonly found in domestic waste?
- Waste pieces of cloth
- Torn towels
- Handkerchiefs
- Old bed sheets
- Blankets
- Cushions
What is a common type of paper waste generated at home?
Daily newspapers and magazines
What happens to waste paper in domestic waste?
It is generally sold off to waste dealers (raddiwalas) for reuse in the paper industry.
What is industrial waste?
Waste produced by industries using raw materials to manufacture various products.
True or False: Agricultural waste is generated after obtaining consumable parts.
True
Fill in the blank: E-waste refers to _______.
[electronic waste]
