Each person in India generates about 2.7 kg of garbage daily, totaling over 31 million tons annually. Most of India's garbage (67.2%) is disposed of in landfills, of which there are over 10,000 across the country. As the population grows, there is less available landfill space and not all waste is biodegradable or recyclable. Reducing the amount of waste generated can help by extending the lifespan of products through reuse, repair, recycling, and choosing reusable items over disposable ones.

3. Commonly, it is the stuff we throw Away Like rubbish, waste, trash, refuse

5. How Much Waste Do We Create?
Each person generates ~ 2.7 kg of garbage each day.
Together, Indians produce more than 31 million tones
of garbage each year.
That’s roughly the
same volume of piling
up 31 million average
family cars!

6. 19%
14%
24%
Organics
Paper and
Cardboard
43%
Plastics
Wood Products

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Approximately 67.2 % of
India’s 31 million tonnes of
garbage is disposed of in a
landfill.
A landfill is a large area of
land or an excavated site
that is specifically designed
and built to receive garbage.
India has over 10,000
landfill sites.

8. More People
More Garbage
 Less Available Landfill Space.
 Also, all waste items can’t be
recycled and are not biodegradable.

9. Reduce Waste

15. Extend the product life cycle by using it
again, repairing it, or creating new usages
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Replace disposable with reusable
Buy used instead of new
Recycle your cans
Maintain your car; it'll last longer
Reupholster a raggedy old sofa instead
of throwing it out
Replace disposable alkaline batteries with
rechargeable batteries

16. Extend the product life cycle by using it
again, repairing it, or creating new usages
Using durable coffee mugs.
Using cloth napkins or towels.
Refilling bottles.
Donating old magazines or surplus equipment.
Reusing boxes.
Turning empty jars into containers for leftover
food.
Purchasing refillable pens and pencils.
Participating in a paint collection and reuse
program.

17. Glassware
Cookbooks
Kitchen
gadgets
Kitchen Appliances
Pots / pans
Mixing bowls
Water pitchers
Magazines
Newspapers

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20. Conserve
space in existing landfills and clean fills and
reduce the need for future landfills and clean fills.
Reduces
pollution and energy consumption associated
with the manufacturing of new materials.
For
destructive demolition, reduce other impacts (e.g.
noise, dust and traffic) on surrounding properties and
streets.
For
construction, more efficient use of products means
reduced costs of purchasing new materials.