Group 6 - Waste management strategies

Waste management strategies

Waste management includes all aspects of the process to manage waste from its manufacture to its ultimate disposal. Waste management is collection, transportation, and disposal of garbage, sewage and other waste products. Waste can take any form that is either solid, liquid or gas and each have different methods of disposal and management.

A number of waste prevention techniques are available, and they are commonly summarizes as the 

3R concept. As Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. These are three essential components of environmentally- responsible consumer behavior. This is waste management hierarchy.

Reduce

Reducing the amount of packing particularly can have a great impact on environmental damage. 

Using natural materials can also help. To manage the waste, most effective way is to reduce waste 

before it becomes rubbish.

Following are the some examples:

• Become informed about the environmental impact of products. If not satisfied, search for better alternatives.

• Bulk buy when possible, but don’t buy more than can be used

• Choose products with less packaging

• Choose products with recyclable and reusable packaging

• Carry reusable shopping bags or boxes

Reuse

Following are the some example:

• Donate unwanted clothing, furniture and other goods to charities.

• Use rechargeable batteries rather than single- use batteries.

• Use retreated tires if they are appropriate.

• Carry lunches in a reusable container rather than disposable wrappings

• The introduction of a landfill restriction on food waste.

Recycle

Recycling recovers materials used in the home or in industry for further uses only recycle after trying to reduce and reuse.Recycling has environmental, economic and social advantages.

The most important reason for waste collection is the protection of the environment and the health of the population. Rubbish and waste can cause air and water pollution. Rotting garbage is also known to produce harmful gases that mix with the air and can cause breathing problems in people.