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industrial and urban waste

All around the world, rubbish heaps are growing as countries industrialise and develop.

Did you know?
• On an average, each person in urban areas produces half a kilogram of garbage each day. In India where twenty percent of the population lives in urban areas, that equals 36 million tons of garbage each year!

• Urban population growth results in massive consumption of resources and pollution in cities.

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activity:
Create an informational collage poster about consumer waste and re-cycling using wrappers and images of products you use in one week. Mark items that can be recycled and items that will go to a landfill.

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activity: industrial and urban waste (moderator version) (66)
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ecological footprint quiz

This Ecological Footprint Quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard.

BBC news-disposable planet

Learn about waste and waste disposal in select cities and countries. Disposal options and the associated risks and benefits of each.

India Together: Waste management, treatment, and health risks – Homepage

Learn more about issues around waste management, treatment and health risks. Impact of PVC (plastic) on the environment. Efforts to provide solutions to waste such as Bio-degrade-able plastic or turning domestic waste to energy.