Waste Management

Importance of solid waste management to make the environment better

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Solid waste management has been a matter of great concern for our country & the world for quite some time now. And, there’s a good reason to it.

As per current estimates, 65 million tonnes of waste is generated every year in India. However, only about 75-80% of it is collected, and out of that, only 22- 28% is processed and treated. And, to make the matter worse, the Municipal Solid Waste generated in India set to increase 7 times in the next 30 years.

The matter of concern here is not the waste generated, but the waste collected, and more importantly, the waste processed & treated being very low.

So how to change this picture?

This is where Decentralized Waste Management comes into play!

What is Decentralized Waste Management?

The Decentralized Solid Waste Management (DSWM) is a system that promotes a clean environment and hygienic living condition by

managing waste at source smartly for optimum waste processing & management.
reducing the quantity of waste at source to reduce the load from landfills.

Composting — The most efficient Decentralized Waste Management method

Traditional Method

Composting is probably one of the oldest waste management methods out there. However, it got lost in time, and the new waste management habits — like all trash, one bin — replaced it. These habits are the sole reason where we’re standing today.

Now’s the time to revive & adopt our traditional waste management method — Composting.

Composting, for those who don’t know, is a form of organic waste management. Traditionally, it was performed by burying organic waste into a pit, and within months or so, you have a compost ready which you can use to feed your soil as it replenishes nutrients in it.

Shortcomings

Though Traditional composting is an effective method of organic waste management, it isn’t the most efficient one.

Why?

The time it takes to make compost from organic waste.
The space you need for it.

These 2 factors are the reason why big institutions, who deal with loads of organic waste daily, don’t go for composting.

So, what’s the solution of it?

GoClean Composter — Modern way of composting

Big institutions, who were not getting into composting earlier because of these limitations, can now implement composting as a part of their waste management process with GoClean Composters.

Why GoClean Composter?

GoClean composter comes with a variety of features & highlights, that not only make it easy to use but also make it safe & reliable.

Here are those features:

Operation related

Fully Automatic, so just load and let it do its work while you sit & relax.
Processes your kitchen waste, food waste, floral waste & horticulture waste.
Converts waste into compost within 24 hours.
85-90% volume reduction of organic waste into high-quality compost.
No need to add any micro-organisms or anything else for composting.
Noiseless & Odorless.
No harmful gases are released.
No pathogens.

Durability

Stainless steel composting tank.
High-quality exterior panel.

For the User’s safety

For Power mode, heater & power-saving mode, and in-built indicators.

Internal mixing blades automatically stop when the top lid is open.

Contribution to Environment

It helps corporates to fulfil their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility). For other institutions, they can highlight it as their move to sustainability.
Reduces the cost of waste disposal & treatment.
Resulted compost can used in your garden area to help keeping your premises green.
You can also sell compost, and could be an added stream of income.
It covers the 3R principle: Reduce waste, Recycle waste & Reuse waste.
It completes the ecological loop by sending food back to the soil.

Do you want to book our GoClean Composter for your institutions? Contact us today!

July 16, 2022 0 comment

Waste Management

Waste Management in Apartments and Residential Societies

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Did you know that in India, 62 million tonnes of waste is generated by urban population every year?

But the worse is yet to come — Out of this 62 million tonnes, less than 80% is collected and only a meager 22% is processed.

On top of it, our top 2 cities — Mumbai & Delhi — alone generate approximately 11,0000 and 8,700 tonnes of solid waste per day respectively.

Why Household Waste Matters?

A report by MoHUA says that nearly 30% to 55% of Municipal solid waste is organic biodegradable matter.

Now you know why a proper management of household waste is important.

Understand Household Waste

A typical Household Waste can be classified into 3 categories:

Dry Waste
Wet Waste
Hazardous Waste

Dry Waste

These are the wastes that are non-decaying. Or to put it simply, “Dry waste” means waste other than bio-degradable waste and inert street sweepings.

This waste doesn’t contain any organic substances such as food, etc.

The common Dry wastes that can be found in households includes paper, plastics, metal, glass, rubber, thermocol, cloth, rexine, wood, empty bottles, cleaning boards, a bottle of toilet and floor, broken stationery, water bottles, etc. — i.e. anything that takes long to breakdown.

Also, make sure to wipe off the traces of edible items before putting your bags, packs, etc. into the Dry Waste bin.

Further, make sure to store broken glass and any other kind of sharp material in a separate transparent bag.

Wet Waste

Wet Waste is generally biodegradable in nature, and mostly comes from kitchen.

The common wet wastes that can be found in households are left food, rotten vegetables, fruits, vegetable peels, fruit peels, used tea bags, coconut shells, used flowers/leaves after pooja, meat and non-veg. food remains expired food items like bread and biscuits.

This waste can be easily turned into compost — an efficient wet waste solution for Apartments and Residential Societies.

Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) consists of unwanted household products that are labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive.

The most common things to be found in household hazardous waste are aerosols, anti-freeze, asbestos, fertilizers, motor oil, paint supplies, photo chemicals, poisons, and solvents.

Please note that improper disposal of these products is not only illegal, but can cause serious threats such as contaminate drinking water, pollute the bay, and seriously injure garbage and recycling collection and landfill employees.

What Are The Responsibilities Of The Residents Of A Housing Society / Apartment Complex?

Since Organic waste contributes to almost half of the waste produced, it’s our responsibility as an individual to segregate it at source to ensure a smooth disposal of it.

Here are a list of things that the residents of a housing society/apartment complex can do to manage more efficiently:
Have separate bins for dry & wet wastes. Also, make sure to wrap Diapers & sanitary waste in newspaper with a red cross on it.
Collect Razor/blades in a transparent jar to make it visible to the housekeeper.
Don’t mix dry waste with other waste.
Ensure a daily disposal of your wet waste.
Store and dispose of your dry waste atleast once a week or as per the your society’s instructions.
If you use Eco-friendly products, make sure to use the ones with a recycling mark on them.

What are the Responsibilities of the Managing Committee members of the Society?

If you’re a secretary of a society or some other key person, it is your duty to implement & ensure the proper follow of waste management rules.

Here are some things you can do to ensure a smooth waste management system in place for your society:

Create awareness amongst the members and staff of the Managing Committee about the waste segregation.
Have separate dustbins installed in society for storing dry and wet garbage.
Create awareness among residents about waste segregation by displaying posters in the lift or corridor.
Appreciate & reward the members or residents who follow the segregation process.
Society can install a fully automatic composting machine such as GoClean Organic Waste Reprocessors, that can convert organic waste into compost within 24 hours. These machines come in a range of capacity options that helps you choose the one that suits your need.
Have a separate area for discarding plastic bottles, tetra packs & e-waste including tube -lights, LED, etc.

Conclusion

To ensure a proper waste management system in place, it is very vital that the RWAs stay updated about the latest developments in SWM Rules and Compliance.

This can be done by following municipal/city civic portals and MoHUA/ Swachh Bharat Mission websites.

With rapid growth projected for domestic & global waste management markets in coming years, it becomes crucial for housing societies—who are a significant part of the urban landscape and play a crucial role in its waste management—to stay proactive by keeping themselves well informed and well-equipped about waste management rules.

May 5, 2022 1 comment