Principles of Waste Management

Waste Management comprises of practices and activities required to handle waste from its origin to the final disposal. Usually, the waste is produced from industrial, residential, and business activities that can be managed in a variety of ways. As we know, solid waste management is a critical aspect of ecological hygiene; it must be included in environmental protection programs.

Eco Waste Management Company like Lahs Eco Engineering is doing extraordinary work in eliminating the trash out of the city by converting waste into compost, so that the society lives a healthy lifestyle.

Below are the 7 Principles which will explain solid waste management efficiently:

Rethink

Before purchasing the product, rethinking will help you in controlling unnecessary buying, because if we buy new things and do not use them properly then it will get wasted and create land or water pollution.  For example- people should buy reusable water bottles like stainless steel or glass to avoid the usage of plastic bottles. It will not only save the environment but also save your wallet.

Refuse

Individuals should refuse to buy the over-packaged products or the materials that are packed in plastic bags like vegetables because it can harm nature. They must carry a reusable bag while purchasing from the grocery stores. Though it is difficult to reduce the consumption of plastic items but trying to refuse will gradually change your habits.

Reduce

Making small changes in everyday life can help in reducing waste materials. People can start reducing the waste at their homes by least use of plastic, reusing the glass jars, buying things in bulk, reusing the storage containers, and use recycled paper for packing. While organizations can also take steps to reduce industrial waste by saving the documents in the system or purchasing recycled paper. All these will make a great impact in saving nature.

Reuse

Recycling is the best way to reuse discarded items and reduce waste as it saves energy, time, and cost. Nowadays, many organizations are producing recyclable products and people also prefer to buy those things as it helps in saving the environment. There are so many examples of reusing like:

•      Decorate old glass jars and reuse it as a flower pot
•      Reuse the eggshells as planters
•      Recycle old cloth into an attractive bag
•      Donate your old stuff to needy people

Repurpose & Repair

Before discarding any material, individuals must consider the ways to repurpose it or fix it. The products that an individual can’t refuse, reduce or reuse can repurpose it. Repurposing is also known as upcycling. This principle mainly helps in decreasing the waste as the majority of individuals are selling reusable things by using their imagination; the result is moving and inventive. Some ways of repurposing are:

•      Upcycle a tire into a swing in your garden
•      Upcycle your shoes by painting them and use as new shoes or sell them.
•      Convert your cheese grater into an earring holder
•      Convert your old cups into a candle stand

Repairing the items will lead to a decrease in the consumption of materials. Things that can be repaired should not be disposed of as waste since it can cost you more and influence nature in a really bad way. There are many household items that can be repaired like:

•      Bring back your old PC's life
•      Fix broken drawers and shelves in the kitchen

Rot

Composting is the process of recycling food waste into nutrient-dense soil. Individuals and organizations should take prevention for minimizing organic waste for protecting ecological health. They must segregate the waste appropriately so that it can be decomposed easily. The composting process transforms biodegradable waste into fertilizer which can further be used in planting trees.

Conclusion

Solid waste management is essential for the benefit of individuals and nature. Organizations should conduct awareness programs to spread the word regarding the importance of waste management and their end impact on the climate. Solid waste must be managed properly to ensure ecological best practices. People should understand these 7 principles so that they can bring some change with their conduct in favor of the atmosphere.

For finding out the solution for waste management, you can check the Organic Compost Machine by LAHS Eco Engineering that is easily available in the market, and which can decompose the organic waste systematically.