Interview with an Expert

Interviewer- Ruthvik, Vansika

Interviewee- Ms. Shubha Ranjan
Q1 What do you mean by waste management?
Ans: Waste management not only means segregating wet and dry waste but also how
we can avoid throwing away stuff and recycle / reuse them.

Q2 What do you understand by recycling?

Ans: Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would
otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. It also benefits
our community and environment

Q3 What steps do you take to manage waste at home?

Ans: Segregate wet and dry waste
- Make provision for wet waste like fruits and vegetables peels and dry waste like
plastic, metal, glass etc. Dry waste usually ends up in landfills and wet waste can
go back into the compost bin.

Q4 In your opinion, whats steps do you suggest us to manage waste in our

classrooms?
Ans: - Use recycled materials for art project
- Make recycle bins easily accessible
- Eco friendly stationery
- Minimise paper waste (use digital forms)
- Swap and donate

Q5 How do you think the waste management in school can improve?

Ans: - Start a composting programme

- Collect and …. material
- Donate leftover supplies and equipments
- Put together a waste management team
- Educate staff and students