Class 3 (CBSE) • Environmental StudiesChapter 12: Taking Charge of Waste⭐ Topic 1
Types of Waste
Waste includes things we throw away, and it can be biodegradable (breaks down naturally) or non-biodegradable (does not break down easily).
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Biodegradable waste, like fruit peels, vegetable scraps, and paper, breaks down naturally over time through the action of bacteria and other organisms.
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- Biodegradable waste breaks down naturally, like fruit peels.
- Non-biodegradable waste doesn't break down easily, like plastic.
- Non-biodegradable waste can take hundreds of years to break down.
- Separating waste helps proper waste management.
- Biodegradable waste can be composted.
- Non-biodegradable waste can be recycled.
- Reducing waste protects the environment.
- Plastic is a common non-biodegradable waste.