Introduction to Waste

Segregation
Effective waste segregation starts at home. Separating recyclables, organics, and
hazardous waste helps reduce environmental impact.
The Importance of Waste Segregation

1 Environmental Benefits 2 Economic Advantages

Reduces landfill waste, enables recycling, Saves disposal costs and creates value
and promotes sustainable resource from recycled materials.
management.

3 Public Health Impact

Prevents hazardous waste from contaminating soil and water sources.
Types of Waste and Their Characteristics
Organic Waste Recyclable Waste Hazardous Waste

Food scraps, yard trimmings, and Plastics, metals, glass, and certain Paints, chemicals, batteries, and
paper products that can be papers that can be reprocessed. electronics that require special
composted. disposal.
Empathize
1 Understand Barriers
Identify challenges preventing effective waste segregation.

2 Observe Behaviors
Study how people currently handle and dispose of waste.

3 Gather Insights
Synthesize findings to inform the design process.
Define
Clear Goals User Personas
Establish specific, measurable objectives for Develop detailed profiles of the target users
the waste segregation system. and their needs.

Design Principles
Identify key principles to guide the development of the system.
Ideate

Brainstorming Concept Sketching Evaluation

Generate a wide range of creative Visualize and refine promising Assess feasibility and alignment
solutions. ideas. with design principles.
Prototype

Recycling Bins Compost Bins Hazardous Waste Disposal

Clearly labeled containers for Receptacles for organic waste to be
recyclable materials. converted into fertilizer. Specialized containers and
collection services for toxic
materials.
Test
Criteria Evaluation

Usability Easy to understand and use

Effectiveness Reduces waste and increases recycling

Accessibility Accommodates diverse user needs

Conclusion
Key Takeaways Next Steps
Effective waste segregation requires a Implement and continuously improve the
holistic, user-centered approach. waste segregation system.

Call to Action
Encourage community participation for maximum environmental impact.