Waste Management And Segregation
Why should we segregate waste?
When we segregate waste, there is reduction of waste that gets landfilled and occupies space, air and water pollution rates are considerably lowered. Segregating waste also makes it easier to apply different processes -composting, recycling and incineration can be applied to different kinds of waste.
Here are some steps to Manage and segregate Waste:-
Keep separate Containers For Dry And Wet Waste In The kitchen.
Keep Two Bags For Dry Waste Collection – Paper and plastic, for the rest of the household waste.
Keep plastic from the kitchen clean and dry and drop into the dry waste bin. Keep glass/plastic containers rinsed of food matter.
Send Wet Waste Out Of Your Home Daily. Store And Send Dry Waste Out Of The Home, Once a Week,
Keep The Paper Bag For Throwing The Sanitary Waste.