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What is segregation of waste and why is it important?
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Answer
Segregation is the separation of waste at the point where it is produced into categories such as wet or biodegradable, dry or recyclable, and hazardous. It matters because mixed waste is far harder and costlier to treat: wet waste can be composted, dry waste recycled, and hazardous waste needs special handling, but only if they are kept apart.
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Explanation
Once mixed, recyclable material is usually contaminated and lost.
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