Waste Separation: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle

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WASTE SEPARATION

REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE


What is Waste?
Waste is anything that one throws away if there is no in need for it. Statistics indicate that one human
being generates an average of 1.5 to 2 kilograms of waste per day in the developing world.

TYPE OF WASTE:
1. Natural Waste: Waste source from living matter like animals remains of animals, plants.
This wastes are effectively separated by soil micro-organism.
2. Inorganic Waste: Waste from non-living matter like metal, glass, plastics, polythene, ewaste. This waste cannot be easily broken down through natural process.

NATURAL WASTE

ORGANIC WASTE

MANAGING WASTE PROPERLY HELPS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFE STYLE


What can we do to manage waste?

Benefits of proper waste management

Reduce amount of waste


Separate the waste to allow
proper disposal
Recycle waste materials like
glass, paper, metal
Use basket Instead of
plastics to carry goods
Start sustainable waste
management projects in
School and neighborhood

WASTE COLLECTION

Conserves natural resources


Prevent pollution
Saves energy
Generates income from sales of
recycled products.

WASTE SEPARATION & RECYCLING

WASTE REUTILIZATION

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