Give a reason for each of the following:

(i) Poor waste management causes soil depletion.

(ii) Covid-19 pandemic increased waste production.

(iii) E-waste is rapidly increasing.

(i) Poor waste management leads to soil depletion because improper disposal of waste, especially in open dumps, leads to soil contamination with harmful chemicals and pollutants, reducing its fertility and overall health.

(ii) COVID-19 pandemic increased waste production because of the extensive use of single-use protective gear like masks, gloves, PPE kits, and sanitization products, which were often disposed of improperly. These items, mostly made of plastic, significantly contributed to biomedical and plastic waste during the pandemic.

(iii) With advancement in Information Technology, new electronic goods are being produced at a fast rate and this results in an increase in volume of obsolete electronic products. This is why e-waste is rapidly increasing.