Students in a school listened to the news read in the morning assembly that the mountain of garbage in Delhi, suddenly exploded and various vehicles got buried under it. Several people were also injured and there was traffic jam all around. In the brain storming session the teacher also discussed this issue and asked the students to find out a solution to the problem of garbage. Finally they arrived at two main points – one is self management of the garbage we produce and the second is to generate less garbage at individual level. (a) Suggest two measures to manage the garbage we produce. (b) As an individual, what can we do to generate the least garbage? Give two points. (c) List two values the teacher instilled in his students in this episode.

(a) Two measures to manage the garbage we produce:

1. Segregation of Waste: Separate biodegradable waste (like kitchen scraps, vegetable peels, and food waste) from non-biodegradable waste (like plastics, glass, and metals) at the source before disposal.
2. Recycling and Composting: Convert biodegradable waste into nutrient-rich compost using pits, and send recyclable non-biodegradable materials (like paper, glass, and metals) to recycling units.

(b) Two points to generate the least garbage as an individual:

1. Avoid Single-Use Plastics: Use reusable cloth or jute bags for shopping instead of disposable plastic bags, and avoid disposable plastic cups, plates, and cutlery.
2. Adopt the 'Reduce' Principle: Buy products with minimal packaging, choose refillable containers, and repair items instead of discarding them.

(c) Two values the teacher instilled in his students:

1. Environmental Sensitivity and Responsibility: Developing awareness about the hazards of waste accumulation and fostering a sense of duty towards keeping the surroundings clean.
2. Community Problem-Solving: Encouraging critical thinking, collaborative brainstorming, and taking individual initiative to solve local civic and environmental issues.