Best Waste Management Practices For Your Apartment
Waste management is a leading crisis all over the world. With the growing population all over the world, the amount of waste generated also keeps on increasing. Effective waste management is an important aspect that we should consider like never before. Poor segregation, disposal of waste management and poor home cleaning services are one of the major causes of environmental pollution. Excessive dumping of waste in landfills will cause soil and water contamination, which is harmful to humans and the environment we live in.
If you have recently moved into a new apartment, it is essential to follow the best waste management practices you must follow. The best way to reduce waste management is to stop producing the amount of waste. For this, we should regulate the use of various products and spread more awareness about the right waste disposal techniques. At Ponmanakl Homes for the villas and apartments in Kottayam, we follow all the procedures of waste management as stipulated by the higher authorities.
Waste Segregation & its Importance?
The Ministry of Environment revised new Solid Waste Management Rules, About the segregation of the waste at the source itself. According to this new rule, the waste generator has to ensure the separation of daily household waste into different bins depending on their categories. Waste segregation enables the easier disposal and recycling of waste materials.
To understand this process better, let us now discuss the different types of waste produced in a housing society.
1.Plastic Waste
It’s better to avoid the use of plastics or manage the use of plastic, as it is not recyclable. This is one of the major reasons why you should avoid plastic carry bags. Carry your own environment-friendly shopping bag when you go to the grocery shop. Avoid the usage of plastic containers to store kitchen items either. Use glass for storage. It is healthier for your family and the environment around us.
2. Wet Waste
Wet waste mainly refers to kitchen waste, food waste, plants and other waste materials which are biodegradable. Some apartments will have an in-house built composting unit to recycle wet waste.
3. Dry Waste
Dry waste refers to non-biodegradable waste materials such as plastic, glass, metal, clothes, thermocol, etc. This waste will not get decayed in the soil. Non-biodegradable waste can be classified as:
- E-waste: Electronic waste comprises wires, Electric appliances waste, batteries, wires, electrical parts, mobile accessories, computer parts, bulbs, tube lights, etc.
- Recyclable waste: Plastic waste, paper waste, broken glass materials, metal, etc are materials that can be recycled
- Toxic waste includes Pesticides, fertilizers, chemicals, medicines, used syringes, broken glass, etc
3R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Due to the increasing amount of non-degradable waste like electronic and plastic waste, we must make conscious efforts to turn waste into wealth by following the 3R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. At Ponmankal Homes we encourage our apartment communities to take part in this green initiative.
- Reduce the amount of non-degradable waste by consuming less
- Reuse waste as much as you can and consider donating them to others
- Recycle electronics and plastic by giving them to any recycling organization
Steps to Practice Proper Waste Management at Your Apartment
Now as described about different waste segregation and the different types of waste produced in your household, let us discuss what are the best waste management practices you can follow in your apartment.
- Keep separate bins for dry waste and wet waste
- Use garbage bags or covers inside the bins to avoid spilling and leakage in the bins
- Wipe off food items from plastic food containers & wrappers before disposing
- Never store wet waste inside the bin for more than one day
- Dispose of the sanitary waste neatly wrapped in paper
- Keep broken glass materials and other sharp plastic objects separately in a transparent bin
- Encourage other members in your apartment to follow these practices to keep your surroundings clean
- Reuse paper bags for grocery shopping or carry a cloth bag
- recycle the kitchen and garden waste to make compost which can be used as organic fertilizer for your plants
These above-mentioned tips will help you manage your household waste efficiently and reduce the amount of waste going to public landfills. At Ponmankal Homes, we strictly follow these rules of waste management.
