Waste Management
Environment · अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन · 15 facts
Three Rs of waste management Reduce Reuse Recycle
Biodegradable waste decomposes naturally by microorganisms
E-waste is fastest growing waste stream in the world
Plastic takes 500 to 1000 years to decompose
Composting converts organic waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer
Incineration burns waste at high temperatures reducing volume
Landfill is disposal of waste by burying in ground
Biomedical waste requires special handling and treatment
Single-use plastics banned in India from July 1 2022
Swachh Bharat Mission promotes waste segregation at source
Vermicomposting uses earthworms to convert waste to compost
Hazardous waste includes chemicals pesticides and batteries
Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 make waste segregation mandatory into wet dry and hazardous categories
India generates about 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually as per Central Pollution Control Board
Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016 regulate collection processing and disposal of plastic waste in India