Question

According to a World Bank Report, global waste will increase by 70 per cent by 2050 unless urgent action is taken. Suggest five measures to reduce accumulation of waste.

Answer 1

1. Source Segregation: Separate kitchen wet waste from dry waste like plastics at home to ensure efficient recycling.
2. Ban Single-Use Plastics: Avoid plastic bags or disposable cutlery and replace them with reusable cloth bags and steel bottles.
3. Composting: Convert organic kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil manure locally instead of throwing them away.
4. Promote Recycling: Set up convenient community recycling hubs for materials like glass, metal cans, paper, and cardboard.
5. E-Waste Management: Return old electronic devices to authorized brand recycling centers to safely extract dangerous metals.