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1. 1.

   Write whether the following are biodegradable or non-biodegradable wastes.

   1. A plastic bag
   2. Fruit and vegetable peels
   3. Old batteries
   4. A tissue paper
   5. Plastic cans
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   1. A plastic bag: Non-biodegradable
   2. Fruit and vegetable peels: B
   3. Old batteries: Non-b...
   4. ...
   5. ...
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

   1. Non-biodegradable waste can be managed by practicing the concept of ___________ (3Rs/2Rs).
   2. The 3Rs for proper waste management are ___________, ___________, and ___________ (remove/reuse/reduce/report/recycle).
   3. ___________ (Paper/Plastic) bags should be preferred over ___________ (paper/plastic) bags.
   4. We should always write on ___________ (one/both) sides of paper sheets.
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   1. 3Rs
   2. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
   3. Paper, plastic
   4. both
3. 3.

   Give any one tip for reducing wastes.

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   One simple tip to reduce waste is to reuse things instead of...

4. 4.

   How can you reuse old clothes?

5. 5.

   How can disposable plastic containers and jars be reused?

6. 6.

   Give one way by which envelops and covers can be reused.