In this topic, we will learn how your day-to-day garbage disposal is dealt with - how garbage is sorted and segregated into different types such as reusable and perishable. Then they find a landfill to bury the perishable garbage in. Many things in your garbage bin can be reused or utilised again, yet they are thrown out. Garbage collectors work on sorting out garbage types and making sure that the garbage they are dumping into the landfill is perishable and compostable. 

What is composting, and how is it done? 

Composting is done through wasted food and plants; any decomposing material that later decays and breaks down into a mixture over a period of time is called a compost. Compost can be used as a fertilizer for soil and planting.

The other type of composting is vermicomposting. In this, a pit is filled with chicken mesh or 1 or 2 cm of a thick layer of sand and vegetable waste is thrown on top of it. Red worms are especially used for the purpose of vermicomposting, as they help in breaking down the compost faster.  They are introduced to the pit and they help break down the food material and wasted materials inside the compost. The use of red worms is what gives vermicomposting an edge over normal composting.

This topic covers how important it is to be mindful of what you are throwing and considering as waste or garbage. If we learn to think before throwing garbage, it can be used again. Reusing should be our objective to lead a sustainable life. One can do so by practising and being mindful of such values. Your old books, clothes or any such material can be reused by someone else. You can help keep the environment sustainable by being alert about the garbage you put out.

The method of recycling paper involves tearing apart used papers, dumping them in a tub, and pouring water on it. You need to wait for a day for the paper to break down into a pasty form, and then you can knead it for a bit so that it breaks down completely. After some time, you can lay out the pasty paper to dry and make sure its shape is consistent. You can use food colouring to add beautiful patterns to the recycled paper. This way, you can recycle paper at home.

We have learned that plastic is a material that is not degradable or compostable. It is important to realise how excess use of plastic can lead to an unhealthy environment for future generations. It is necessary to be cautious of that and work in harmony to maintain sustainability. Only some plastics are degradable, and the rest are not. We can see that plastic is a go-to material for all of us in our everyday lives. However, there is a lot we don't understand about the excess use of plastic. Our dependence on plastic has increased the level of harm done to our environment. We have to be cautious about this, reusing plastic as much as possible. Avoiding use of plastic will help in keeping the world sustainable. Requesting and asking shopkeepers and vendors to minimise use of plastic and replacing plastic with paper are also a great way of promoting an environment friendly practice.

The key takeaway of all this is that the more garbage we spawn, the tougher it will be to get rid of it. Hence, all of us need to know the importance of reducing waste, reusing whatever we can, and recycling as much as possible. We have grown accustomed to being wasteful, and we have stopped caring about sustainability and environment friendly practices. To endorse and promote an environmentally friendly and sustainable livelihood, one needs to practise and follow these key things. One can easily recycle paper at home or make a vermicompost at home with a wooden box.

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1. How many questions are there in the NCERT Solutions of Class 6 - Garbage in Garbage out?

There are 12 questions in the NCERT solutions book of class 6 on Garbage in Garbage out.

2. What is meant by vermicomposting?

Vermicomposting is a method of composting in which you use red worms to expedite making and turning the waste into fertiliser or manure. You only require some chicken mesh and a landfill, which is not located in an area that is too hot or too cold, as the red worms do react to extreme cold or extreme heat. It breaks down your perishable food waste and plants into manure overnight, and saves fertiliser costs.

3. Can I get the Garbage in Garbage out of Class 6 Science Chapter 16 online

Yes, you can visit or download the MSVgo app and access the chapters. You can also get reference videos for the topic to better understand the chapter.

4. What is discussed in Chapter 16?

The chapter is about the importance of sustainability and reusing, recycling, and reducing non-degradable materials like plastic. It discusses different methods of dealing with waste and garbage as well as promoting the use of compost. It also talks about why we should avoid plastic.