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72You can help protect the environment by keeping it clean. Waste management deals with how to manage the garbage and keep our surroundings clean.ReduceReuseRecycle3R1R2RUse the materials made of recycled waste and help keep the environment clean.Recycled bagRecycled bottleHuman activities affect the environment greatly. It is the duty of each individual to keep the environment clean and free from pollution.Biodegradable wastes are green wastes from leftover foods, vegetables and fruit peels. They are used for composting.Non-biodegradable wastes comprise of plastics, pesticides, glasses and radioactive substances. They are harmful for our environment.Industrial wastes comprise of combustible or non-combustible solid wastes from commercial activities. Some of these items may be used again after recycling while other materials may be chemically treated and used as raw materials for other things.Hospital wastes include blood-soaked cotton and dressings, needles, blades, syringes, chemical wastes, X-ray plates and other wastes from laboratories. Improper handling of these wastes can lead to health hazards and environmental pollution.Managing Waste%u2022Do not burn solid waste of any kind as it may emit toxic fumes which may pollute the air.%u2022Do not throw any type of waste in water as it may lead to water pollution.Waste ManagementThe 3Rs of Waste Management