Waste Generation and Management

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Waste

Any material that is discarded because it is no longer needed or useful.

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Solid Waste

Materials discarded after they lose their usefulness, commonly known as garbage.

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Biodegradable Waste

Waste made of organic matter that can be easily broken down by natural processes.

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Non-Biodegradable Waste

Waste that cannot be easily broken down and remains in its form for a long period of time.

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Domestic Waste

Waste generated from individual households.

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Industrial Waste

Waste produced by factories and manufacturing processes.

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E-Waste

Discarded electronic items and gadgets that can be harmful to the environment and human health.

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Composting

A process of decomposing organic waste to create nutrient-rich compost.

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Landfill

A site for the disposal of waste material by burial, often causing potential contamination.

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Segregation

The process of separating waste into different categories for recycling or disposal.

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Segregation

The process of separating waste into different categories for recycling or disposal.

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Recycling

The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.

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Reuse

The practice of using an item more than once before discarding it.

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Reduce

Minimizing the amount of waste generated by consuming less.

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