What happens if we do not separate our waste?
If waste is not separated, it becomes difficult to recycle and reuse materials.
Mixed waste ends up in landfills, causing pollution and health hazards.
Wet waste mixed with dry waste cannot be composted properly and produces harmful gases.
It also makes the work of sanitation workers more difficult and unsafe.
Explanation
The chapter discusses the importance of separating waste into dry and wet categories. Not separating waste leads to environmental problems and makes waste management inefficient. The chapter also encourages students to think about making sanitation workers' jobs easier and safer.
Solution Steps
Waste that is not separated becomes difficult to recycle and reuse
Mixed waste ends up in landfills causing pollution and health hazards
Wet waste mixed with dry waste cannot be composted properly and produces harmful gases
Not separating waste makes sanitation workers' jobs more difficult and unsafe