Question

Why burning waste is not an acceptable practice of solid waste management?

(a) Because it is very costly

(b) Because it requires modern technologies

(c) Because it cause several environmental issues

(d) Because it requires lot of space

I had been asked this question in an interview for job.

The origin of the question is Solid Waste topic in section Environmental Pollution of Energy Management

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) Because it cause several environmental issues

To elaborate: Burning waste is not an acceptable practice, because if we look into environmental or health prospective burning waste creates lots of pollution and it is harmful to both environment and as well as organisms.