GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ECOLOGY BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a typical municipal solid waste, least percentage of Ash is found in
A
Textiles
B
Leather
C
Rubber
D
Plastic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: The range of the d density of ash produced from the municipal solid waste is 700-850kg/m3.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ash is the remaining incombustible residue representing five to ten percent by volume and 15-20 percent by weight of the municipal solid waste stream. It is a biologically inert, dense material that can be managed in a more environmentally sound manner than raw solid waste.

Detailed explanation-3: -municipal solid wastes represent more than 85% of the total amount generated and include organic materials, paper, glass, plastic, metal, textile, and others.

Detailed explanation-4: -A minimum moisture content of 50 to 55 percent is usually recommended for high rate composting of MSW.

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