Question

‘You cannot protect environment unless you empower people, you inform them and help them to understand that these resources are their own, that they must protect them.’ , Wangari Maathai (recipient of Nobel Prize 2004 for Sustainable Development)

As a responsible student how would you contribute to reduce and manage the waste generated in your surroundings. Explain by giving suitable examples.

Answer 1

As a responsible student, I can reduce and manage trash in my environment by following ways:

1. Practicing the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle): I want to reduce waste by minimizing unnecessary consumption, reusing resources like old notebooks, and recycling paper, plastic, and metal waste.
2. Spreading Awareness: I can educate my friends, family, and community on waste segregation, composting, and the negative impact of improper garbage disposal.
3. Segregation of Waste: I will ensure proper waste management. Separated into biodegradable (food, garden trash) and non-biodegradable (plastic, glass) categories for easier recycling and composting.