2. Defination:
§ An unusable or unwanted material
produced during as a result of process,
such as metabolism or manufacturing.
3. Different types of waste
products:
There are so many types of waste products some
of them are:
Agricultural waste
Biodegradable waste
Chemical waste
Medical waste
Gaseous waste
Hazardous waste
Recyclable waste etc.
4. Types of waste that we collect
daily:
There are three types of wastes that we
collect daily. They are:
Food and garden waste(green service)
Mixed dry recycling(blue service)
Non-recyclable waste(black service)
5. Effects to environment due to
waste:
Ø Some waste will eventually rot and in this
process it may smell or generate methane
gas,which is explosive and contributes to the
green house effect.
Ø Gases from waste may cause air pollution and
contribute to acid rains.
Ø Ozone layer depletion
Ø Water pollution
6.
7. Waste Management:
q Waste management is
collection,transportation,and disposal of
garbage and other products.
q It is the process of treating solid wastes
and offers variety of solutions for
recycling items.It is how garbage can be
used as a valuable resource.
9. Remedies to reduce waste:
q Follow SWACHH BHARAT principle
q Use 3R’S principle
q Compost food and yard waste
q Buy recycled and biodegradable items
q Avoid wasting food
q Avoid packing when possible
q Avoid single use products
q Repairing broken items instead of buying new