Garbage in, Garbage Out

Topics covered:
• Dealing with garbage
• Vermicomposting
• Garbage disposal
• Recycling of paper
• Plastics – boon or a curse

1. Garbage In, Garbage Out What is Garbage? Waste material that is disposed by humans, is called Garbage.

2. Garbage at home Kitchen Waste Packaging Waste Paper Waste

3. Types of Waste Biodegradable waste Non-biodegradable waste

4. 3D Three Dustbins For biodegradable waste For poisonous waste For non-biodegradable waste Medicines, batteries, dried paint Plastic, metal and glass Fruit & vegetable peels, meat, leaves and paper

5. Garbage generated by entire city is collected and disposed by municipal authorities

6. Disposal of Non-Biodegradable Waste Burning Throwing into water Landfill

7. Disposal of Biodegradable waste Composting Vermicomposting Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi convert food waste into manure. Microorganisms and redworms convert food waste into manure.

8. How can we reduce the waste? Reducing Reusing Recycling

9. Reducing waste B uy and use less. Use proper towels and plates at home instead of paper towels, disposable spoons and paper plates. Don’t use plastic bags. Don’t throw waste here and there, use dustbins.

10. Reusing waste Reusing means using something without processing it, just by modifying

11. Recycling means processing something to make a new product Recycling waste

12. In 1994, Rupinder Singh Arora started a firm Arora Fibres in Silvassa which converts used plastic bottles into polyester. Story of Rupinder Singh Arora

13. Advantages of reusing & recycling These help to reduce the consumption of raw materials. Reduction in landfill space. Reduce energy requirement. Make the surroundings cleaner and healthier. Save money.

14. Keep our Earth clean and green