Cleanliness and Waste Management
Vanasthali Public School ANSH JAMDEGNI - XII SHOURYA SINGH - XII What is Waste Management? Waste management refers to the processes involved in managing waste from cradle to grave. This includes the collection, transportation, disposal/recycling and monitoring of waste materials produced as a result of human activity. Waste management encompasses all types of waste, such as household, industrial and hazardous. Waste can also be solid, liquid or gas, each of which have their own methods of management and disposal. The whole purpose of waste management is to reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfill. Instead, rubbish should be seen as a valuable resource. Waste Management Methods & Solutions The most common types of waste management methods and solutions include recycling, incineration and landfill. Recycling Recycling enables waste products to be converted and reprocessed into new products. Not only does this save on natural resources, but it also reduces energy consumpti...