3R- Process

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“3R” refers to the three activities related to waste management, “reduce, reuse, and recycle.”

Waste Management System

Waste management are the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final
disposal. This includes the collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste
Waste management refers collectively to the collection, transportation, and handling and disposal
process

Waste- Waste are unwanted or unusable materials. Waste is any substance which is discarded after primary
use, or is worthless, defective and of no use.

World Bank data

Waste generation rates are rising. In 2020, the world was estimated to generate 2.24 billion tonnes
of solid waste, amounting to a footprint of 0.79 kilograms per person per day. With rapid population
growth and urbanization, annual waste generation is expected to increase by 73% from 2020 levels
to 3.88 billion tonnes in 2050

Type of wastage
1. Solid wastage
Urban wastes, industrial wastes, agricultural wastes, biomedical wastes and radioactive wastes.

2. Liquid wastage
 Wastes generated from washing, flushing or manufacturing processes of industries are called liquid wastes.

3. Gaseous wastage
These are the wastes that are released in the form of gases from automobiles, factories or burning of fossil
fuels like petroleum. They get mixed in the other gases atmosphere and occasionally cause events such as
smog and acid rain

Effect of wastage

Solid- vagar

Liquid- waste water, land

Gaseous- Acid rain, smog, fog, increase temperature, destroy ozone layer
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Sources of Wastes
Generation of waste is a part and parcel of day-to-day human life. Wastes can be generated from various
sources
 Garbage from households, schools, offices, marketplaces, restaurants and other public places. Everyday
items like food debris, used plastic bags, soda cans and plastic water bottles, broken furniture, broken home
appliances, clothing, etc. make up the wastes generated from such sources.

Medical or Clinical sources of wastes

Agricultural sources of wastes
Industrial Sources of Wastes
Wastes from Construction or Demolition
Commercial Sources
Mining Sources
Radioactive Sources

3R is the process where wastage is moved to Resources

Like as paper, Metal (Gold), Plastic

Re-use: Classify materials which can be re-use directly on site permanently from the demolished
material. Re-use will be the first priority in waste management policy.

Recycle/ Reprocess: Materials which cannot be re-used directly shall be transformed into other form to
recycle or Reprocess them.
Two type
Degradable – Fermentation
Non degradable – Plastic, Equipment

Effect of wastage
Wastage in the environment
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William Russell and Rex Burch developed the concept of the 3Rs during the 1950s,

The 3Rs: Replacement, Reduction and Refinement, formulated by William Russell and Rex Burch,
The 3R Initiative aims to promote the "3Rs" (reduce, reuse and recycle) globally so as to build a sound-
material-cycle society through the effective use of resources and materials. 
It was agreed upon at the G8 Sea Island Summit in June 2004 as a new G8 initiative.

A G8 Environment Ministers Meeting was held in Kobe on May 24~26, 2008

It was confirmed that approaches for 3R have spread among G8 states and other countries
Developed Kobe 3R Action Plan, to encourage further 3R development among G8 states
Agenda of Developed Kobe 3R Action Plan
waste generation and waste not treated in an environmentally sound manner is contributing
to worsening environmental pollution worldwide including air, soil and water pollution as
well as greenhouse gas emissions,
Ensure efficient resource use and minimization of environmental impact through promotion
of 3R

Japan announced a new action plan called the ‘New Zero Waste International Action Plan’
For Asian countries.
3R Design in Japan
1. Environmentally sound waste management
2. Global Warming Measures in Waste Management
3. Protect movement of  Hazardous Wastes
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In order to formally launch the 3R Initiative, it was also agreed to hold a ministerial meeting
in Japan in the spring of 2005.
Sound material cycle society in each country by promoting environmentally sound waste
management and the 3Rs

The principle of 3R
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1. Reducing waste,
2. Reusing resources and products
3. recycling resources and products

The 3R Initiative aims to promote the "3Rs" (reduce, reuse and recycle) globally so as to build a sound-
material-cycle society through the effective use of resources and materials
3R William Russell- Replacement, Reduction and Refinement, formulated
3R in General- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
3R in Construction- Reuse, Recycle, Refill
3R in Electronics- Resilient, Repairable, Recyclable

Kob 3R Action plan

The directions of the 3R Initiative have been discussed at the Ministerial Conference
on the 3R Initiative in 2005, the First Senior Officials Meeting on the 3R Initiative in
2006, and the Second Senior Officials Meeting in 2007. More specifically, these
meetings addressed five major issues:
(1) Promotion of the 3Rs;
(2) Reduction of barriers to the international flow of 3Rs-related goods and materials;
(3) cooperation between developed and developing countries;
(4) Cooperation among stakeholders; and
(5) Science and technological development for the 3Rs.

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General waste incinerator

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Sustainable development

Three core elements: 

1. economic growth,
2. Social inclusion and
3. Environmental protection. 

FOR ENTITIES SDG LOGO

Sustainable development

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global

Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to
action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people
enjoy peace and prosperity.
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The 17 SDGs are integrated—they recognize that action in one area will
affect outcomes in others, and that development must balance social,
economic and environmental sustainability.
1. No poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and well Being
4. Quality Education ( E- Learning and Development)
5. Gender Equality ( E- Women Empowerment)
6. Clean water and Sanitation
7. Affordable clean Energy (Safety)
8. Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
9. Reduce inequality
10. Sustainable cities and community ( E- CNG Bin)
11. Responsible Consumption and Production ( E- Reduce use of Energy)
12. Climate Action ( E- Practicing 3R)
13. Life below Water ( E- Drink water)
14. Life on land
15. Peace, Justice and strong institution
16. Partnership for Goal
17. Decent work and Economic grout ( E- Safety Monitoring ) growth

Three core elements: 

1. Economic growth,
2. Social inclusion and
3. Environmental protection. 

Environmental

Environmental issues may include corporate climate policies, energy use, waste,
pollution, natural resource conservation, and treatment of animals. ESG
considerations can also help evaluate any environmental risks a company might face
and how the company is managing those risks.
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Considerations may include direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions,
management of toxic waste, and compliance with environmental regulations.

Social

Social aspects look at the company’s relationships with internal and

external stakeholders. 5

Does it hold suppliers to its own ESG standards? Does the company donate a
percentage of its profits to the local community or encourage employees to perform
volunteer work there? Do workplace conditions reflect a high regard for employees’
health and safety? Or does the company take unethical advantage of its customers?

Socially responsible investing (SRI) is an investment strategy that highlights this one

facet of ESG. SRI investors seek companies that promote ethical and socially
conscious themes including diversity, inclusion, community-focus, social justice, and
corporate ethics, in addition to fighting against racial, gender, and sexual
discrimination.

Governance

ESG governance standards ensure a company uses accurate and transparent

accounting methods, pursues integrity and diversity in selecting its leadership, and is
accountable to shareholders.6

ESG investors may require assurances that companies avoid conflicts of interest in

their choice of board members and senior executives, don't use political
contributions to obtain preferential treatment, or engage in illegal conduct.
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Energypac Practicing below issues for SDG Goal

1. Quality Education
2. Gender Equality
3. Affordable clean energy
4. Sustainable City and Community
5. Responsible consumption and production
6. Climate action
7. Life below water
8. Decent work and Economic grout