ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Waster

Okay kiddo, so waste is something that we create when we use things like food, paper, plastic, or even electricity. It's like leftovers from our activities. And just like when we finish eating our dinner, we have to clean up and put our leftovers in the trash, we also have to do the same thing with waste.

When we throw away waste, it goes to a place called a landfill where it's buried underground. But sometimes, this can create problems because the waste can produce gases that can be bad for the environment or even cause fires.

So it's important that we learn how to properly manage and dispose of waste. We can do this by recycling things, like paper and plastic, which means they're turned into new things instead of being thrown away. We can also try to reduce the amount of waste that we create by being mindful of how much we use and throwing away less. And finally, we can compost, which is like recycling food waste and using it to make healthy soil for plants to grow.

Remember, waste is something we create when we use things, but we can learn how to manage it in a way that is good for the environment!
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