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The section outlines the different kinds of waste generated in daily life, focusing on biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials. It emphasizes the environmental consequences of waste disposal and encourages students to think critically about waste management practices.
In this section, we explore the various types of waste generated through human activities and their impact on the environment. Students engage in activities to collect and examine waste from their surroundings, differentiating between biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials. The content highlights the environmental issues arising from waste accumulation, including soil and water pollution. Additionally, it encourages reflection on waste management systems in local communities and the importance of recycling and proper disposal methods. Understanding these aspects is critical for fostering environmentally responsible behaviors.
Waste Materials: Includes biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
Biodegradable Waste: Compounds that decompose naturally.
Non-biodegradable Waste: Materials that persist and cause environmental harm.
Composting: Recycling organic waste to nourish soil.
Impact of Waste: Waste significantly affects ecosystems and human health.
Biodegradable, it will decay; Non-biodegradable is here to stay!
Once there was a gardener who threw scraps on the soil. They turned into rich soil for flowers, while plastic wrappers remained forever on the ground, reminding him to manage waste wisely.
B.E.G.: Biodegradable - Easily Gone! Non-biodegradable - Never Gone!
Food scraps (biodegradable) can be composted to enrich soil, while plastic bags (non-biodegradable) remain for hundreds of years.
Recycling paper reduces the need for new raw materials and helps conserve trees.
Term: Biodegradable
Definition: Materials that can decompose naturally, such as food scraps and paper.
Materials that can decompose naturally, such as food scraps and paper.
Term: Nonbiodegradable
Definition: Materials that do not decompose, such as plastics and metals.
Materials that do not decompose, such as plastics and metals.
Term: Composting
Definition: A process of recycling organic waste to improve soil health.
A process of recycling organic waste to improve soil health.
Term: Landfill
Definition: A site where waste is deposited and buried.
A site where waste is deposited and buried.
Term: Pollution
Definition: The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.