How can you help in reducing the problem of waste disposal? Give any two methods.

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(N/A) The problem of waste disposal can be reduced in the following ways:
$(1)$ By segregating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste into separate bins.
$(2)$ By composting biodegradable waste and using it as manure in a kitchen garden.
Two specific methods for effective waste management are as follows:
$(1)$ Recycling: Processing waste materials into new products to reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials.
$(2)$ Production of Biogas: Converting organic biodegradable waste into energy (biogas) and organic fertilizer.

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