Need for reducing, reusing and recycling waste Universal problem Especially in developing countries Search for sustainable ways To practice 3 R’s

The need for the 3 R’s- Reduce Waste generation is human activity So its obvious that we find ways to reduce waste Replace plastic bags with cloth or paper bags Awareness for judicious use of products Purchase items which wont harm the environment Use eco-friendly and biodegradable products Convert household waste into compost Reuse goods as far as possible Throw waste in proper places

Reuse Change appearance little like Old pieces of cloth- dolls, cushion covers, doormats etc New notebooks from unused pages of old notebooks Reuse old tyres, tin can, glass bottles Handicrafts from waste materials Flyash from cement plant- cement substitute Making of roads, filling up low lying areas Making bricks

Recycle Processing waste into raw material used for further conversion into useful materials Material can be from any kind of source Waste must be segregated Beneficial only if the cost of reprocessing is obtained by its demand

Advantages of recycling Conserve natural resources Reduce pollution Examples- Recycling centres- wastes are sorted and sent to manufacturers- usable materials Specialised recycling centres- for glass, metal cans, paper, rubber tyres etc.

Government Initiatives Both central & state government responsible Ministry of Environment and Forest Generate environmental awareness Implement schemes Making and implementing laws Design environment friendly technologies for treatment, processing and recycling of waste Take steps to ensure that people strictly follow rules and regulations

Steps required by governments to ensure Not building large dams Submergence of low lands and displaces people Check degradation of land and water Wasteland management Restoration of water water programmes Decleration of reserved forests and biosphere reserves Make laws and initiate penal measures

Actions undertaken by government CNG in cities National Waste Management Council 1990 High-powered committee under planning commission in 1995 Encourage residents to segregate waste at home Primary collection of waste Encourage composting besides landfills Provide closed waste vans Rules and inspection authorities for hazardous wastes

Social Initiatives Various organizations- NGO’s Focus should be on Judicious use of resources and products Electricity and water Organize activities Exhibitions, public meetings, rallies Buying only when required Use services of rag pickers for segregating waste, convert organic waste to manure

Individual Initiatives Recycle organic waste by making composting pits Safe disposal of batteries, mobiles, other e-waste Minimize usage of chemical detergents, cleaners. Use organic substitutes Reuse paper envelopes, notebooks, plastic bags, cards, glass etc Buying recycled products, rechargeable batteries Develop awareness- stop using polybags, styrofoam etc. Conserve energy and invest in energy efficient homes