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The entire world’s demand of phosphate can be satisfied by domestic waste streams.

(a) True

(b) False

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Correct option is (a) True

Easiest explanation: Waste streams present can be used to recover about 15-20% of phosphate which can theoretically satisfy the phosphate demands of day to day life. The entire world’s demand of phosphate can be satisfied by domestic waste streams present.

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