Question

Define the ‘use and throw’ concept in waste generation.

Answer 1

Hint Waste is the meaning of unwanted, any substance which is relinquished after initial use, or it is worthless, defective and of no use. Sources of wastes are residential, industrial, commercial, construction, etc. waste generation comprises all materials disposed of, whether or not they are later recycled or disposed in landfill.

Complete step by step solution
There are two kinds of wastes, those are Solid waste refers to wastes in form of solids, domestic, commercial and industrial waste. Examples are plastics, bottles, cans, papers, etc. and liquid wastes refer to wastes in liquid form. Examples are domestics, washing, oils, etc.

Classification of waste
1. Biodegradable waste- can be degraded (paper, wood, fruits and others)
2. Non- biodegradable waste- cannot be degraded (plastics, bottles, old machines, etc.)

Classification of waste according to their generation and types
1. Municipal solid wastes
2. Industrial wastes
3. Agricultural wastes
4. Fishery waste
5. Radioactive wastes
6. E- wastes
7. Bio medical wastes
Use and throw concept is nothing but the items are used for once time and disposed of. These products are always produced for that purpose so that once used cannot be brought into further use again. It is now trending worldwide. It is time saving for example, it has an unfavorable effect as it increases the waste content. Example for use and throw materials, surgical mask, blades, use and throw tea cups, etc.

Note
 In India, there is $7.2$ million tons of hazardous waste. Germany is the top recycling country. Landfill is a one method of waste disposal. Best ways of waste disposal are vermicomposting, resource recovery, incineration, pyrolysis, gasification, energy recovery, bio methanation.