Dos And Don'ts Of Organic Waste Management

Every day, a lot of green trash is produced in farms, gardens, households, office canteens, restaurants, five-star hotels, and so on. And, a lot of people are unaware of correct disposal practices for organic waste management.

So, Let’s understand a few do’s and don'ts of organic waste management:

Don'ts

Do not burn the wastage

It is recommended to never burn the wet scraps. There are numerous side-effects of burning the wastage. Burning releases harmful gases in the surroundings and pollutes the fresh air. Also, burning has severe impacts on health. It is possible that one may suffer from severe respiratory problems.

Do not dump in open spaces

Never throw organic or compostable litter on roads or open land spaces. Such litter starts to decompose gradually in the land. And, it releases harmful methane gas in the atmosphere while it decomposes. All these kinds of greenhouse gases contribute to global warming.

Do not throw litter in oceans

Whenever you visit a tourist place, you should take extra care of that place. You should not throw litter in any kind of water sources like rivers or oceans. It pollutes the clean water sources and harms aquatic life at large. Also, it pollutes the nearby land areas of the ocean. All these kinds of activities degrade the natural beauty of that place as well.

Do not mix wastewater in clean water

If you have a manufacturing plant, then wastewater generated should be treated well before releasing it. If wastewater is directly thrown into rivers or ocean, it pollutes the water, soil, marine life and creates many dangers for local people.

Do’s

Store food well

It is really important to store fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator as soon as you brought them from the market. This keeps the fruits & vegetables fresh for a longer time. The storing of food saves time and benefits in case of scarcity as well. Also, storing uneaten food for later usage prevents the wastage of food. This avoids unnecessary wastage of food.

Recycling

You should always try to recycle as much as possible. This simple practice can reduce the volumes of garbage widely. You can recycle green matters by making a compost pile at home or you can simply use organic waste composters like Goldust. Also, you can embrace your creativity and make innovative dishes from leftovers at home.

Use reusable or disposable containers

You can use restaurant parcel containers, reusable boxes for storing cereals, rice, vegetables, leftovers, etc. Manufacturing verticals should make use of disposable materials for product packaging. Customers should also make use of cotton bags instead of using plastic bags. All these efforts will minimize garbage creation in cities.

Donate

Any excess groceries or food cooked at home can be donated to poor families. It will prevent food & groceries from rotting and will help needy families. You can also give leftover milk, bread to stray cats, or dogs provided it's in good condition. Agricultural trash like hay, grass, grains, can be used to feed poultry animals. It lowers the excess generation of trash. Also, excess catering food & restaurant’s fresh uneaten food can be donated to needy people. 

Conclusion:

After understanding the above do’s and don'ts, we can conclude that environmental problems can be reduced drastically if one follows the right management practices. Each one of us should classify, manage, and dispose of garbage properly. You can dispose of your food waste using composter machine-like Goldust as well. Goldust organically decomposes all wet scraps and produces manure - ready to use. It is a time-saving process. And, it follows the 3R principle - Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse.

You can visit the official website of LAHS Eco Engineering to know more about Goldust.