WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste management is vital to protecting the environment and maintaining a sustainable future for
future generations. The goal of this research is to investigate many facets (faces) of waste
management, such as trash segregation, recycling, and appropriate disposal. We can help to
conserve natural resources and cut down on pollution by realizing the significance of good waste
management.

1. Various types of Wastes:

 Organic Waste: Biodegradable garbage made from plants, animals, and food scraps is
referred to as organic waste.
 Inorganic: Non-biodegradable garbage such as plastic, glass, metals, and rubber is referred
to as inorganic waste.
 Recyclable waste: Waste that can be recycled includes things like paper, cardboard, plastic
bottles, and aluminum cans.
 Hazardous Waste: Waste material that poses a risk to both human health and the
environment, such as chemicals, batteries, and technological waste, is referred to as
hazardous waste.
2. Hierarchy of Waste Management: The waste management hierarchy ranks waste management
solutions in terms of environmental impact.
 Reduce: waste generation by practicing responsible consumption and purchasing
environmentally friendly items.
 Reuse: To reduce waste, choose reusable items over single-use items.
 Recycle: Separate recyclable waste and send it to be processed into new products.
 Proper Disposal: Dispose of non-recyclable waste in designated waste collection centers or
landfills.
3. Waste Segregation:
 Waste segregation is the process of dividing the waste materials into wet and dry.
The dry wastes include wood, paper, glass, metal, plastic etc. The wet wastes
include food and plant wastes or organic wastes.
 Some of the advantages of trash segregation are efficient recycling, less pollution and
Reduces Landfills.
4. Recycling:
 Recycling can be defined as the conversion of the waste material into useful material. It is the
form of green technology, in which old material is recycled to make new products.
 Recycle India Foundation is a country-wide organization, currently spread across 29 states, 3
union territories and over 60 cities. Through our technology enable e-waste management
program, we provide producers and global brands with comprehensive Extended Producer
Responsibility (EPR) services.
5. Composting:

Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer and to improve soil's physical
chemical and biological properties. It is commonly prepared by decomposing plant and food
waste, recycling organic materials, and manure. The resulting mixture is rich in plant nutrients
and beneficial organisms, such as bacteria, protozoa, nematodes, and fungi...
Management of Hazardous Waste:

Hazardous wastes are toxic, extremely flammable, or explosive, and can be very harmful to humans,
animals, and plants.

Examples:

 Rock garden of Chandigarh also known as Nek Chand Saini's Rock Garden of Nathupur after its
founder Nek Chand Saini, a government official who started building the garden secretly in his
spare time in 1957. It has spread over an area of 40 acres and is completely built from industrial,
home waste, and discarded items.
 Bharat Darshan Park is India’s first park to display 22 historical monuments in one place in an
attractive way. These monuments from 14 different states were constructed using waste and
scrap material from iron rods, fans, old vehicles, nuts and bolts, that were lying unused.
 Plastic roads are roads made from plastic waste materials, such as plastic bottles and bags. These
materials are melted down and mixed with asphalt to create a durable and sustainable road
surface. Plastic roads have been used in several countries, including India, where they have been
found to be more durable and resistant to extreme weather conditions than traditional asphalt
roads. Additionally, using plastic waste for road construction helps to reduce plastic pollution in
the environment.

Conclusion: Waste management is the duty of people as well as governments and organizations. We
can make a huge difference in conserving our environment by implementing responsible waste
management practices such as waste segregation, recycling, and correct disposal. Let us embrace
these practices and collaborate to create a cleaner, greener future.