{"id":2036,"date":"2022-04-23T05:22:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/?p=2036"},"modified":"2022-04-25T06:36:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T06:36:39","slug":"how-to-properly-manage-your-household-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/how-to-properly-manage-your-household-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"How to properly manage your household waste?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve read our previous blog \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/is-household-waste-harmful-to-the-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is Household Waste Harmful To Environment?<\/a> \u2014 you must have understood the consequences of sending your household organic waste to landfills without segregating it from the inorganic waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll tell you the ideal way to segregate your waste &amp; how you can do better things with your organic waste other than simply sending it to landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But before moving any further, let\u2019s just quickly understand what the Govt. rules &amp; guidelines say about waste management.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1>Segregation of waste at source<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Segregation of waste at source is a practice through which you separate and organize your waste before sending it to landfills so that it can treated to the best of efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why segregate waste at source?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/mohua.gov.in\/upload\/uploadfiles\/files\/93.pdf\">report<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/mohua.gov.in\/\">MoHUA<\/a>, 30% to 55% of Municipal solid waste is organic biodegradable matter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, inert matter comprises 40% to 55%, and recyclables 5% to 15%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take these numbers into account you\u2019ll realize that there is a vast chunk of MSW that can be prevented going to landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, it makes it extremely important to segregate your waste at source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to segregate your waste at source?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, there are already rules in place on how to segregate the types of wastes at source. Below is the Solid Waste Management (SMW) rule for household waste in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Solid Waste Management Rules in India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you a background, Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in 2016 inaugurated <a href=\"https:\/\/swachhindia.ndtv.com\/swachh-india-guide-solid-waste-management-rules-2016-6253\/\">Solid Waste Management Rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For household waste, there is a rule that clearly states that the segregation of waste at the source is mandatory. Under this rule, households must seperate waste into 3 categories \u2014&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Organic or Biodegradable waste<\/li><li>Dry waste, such as plastic, paper, metal and wood<\/li><li>Domestic Hazardous waste, such as diapers, napkins, mosquito repellents, and cleaning agents.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1>Composting \u2014 The Best Decentralized Waste Management Method<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section we\u2019d discuss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is Decentralized Waste Management?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why Composting is the best decentralized waste management method?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What is Decentralized Waste Management?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a community manage &amp; process their waste in thor locality itself, and send little to no waste to their respective centralised large processing facility such as landfills, is known as Decentralised waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/170576704_3817091478376199_7368751599269564807_n-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2038\" width=\"451\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/170576704_3817091478376199_7368751599269564807_n-1.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/170576704_3817091478376199_7368751599269564807_n-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/170576704_3817091478376199_7368751599269564807_n-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/170576704_3817091478376199_7368751599269564807_n-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/170576704_3817091478376199_7368751599269564807_n-1-585x585.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why Composting is the best decentralized waste management method?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since much of the Municipal solid waste (30% to 55%) is organic biodegradable matter, it makes a strong case for Composting to be adopted as a staple decentralized waste management method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, composting has a multi-directional advantage, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The organic waste that otherwise would have ended up in landfills is converted into compost. This minimizes the Methane (CH4) emission which is the 2nd most holds a staggering 20% of total GHG emissions.<\/li><li>The resulted compost helps replenishing earth with essential nutrients to make it support the plant life in a better way. Plants, as you all know utilize CO2, the most emitted GHG, to make food. Hence, composting, indirectly, also lowering the CO2 levels from the atmosphere.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can generate a side income from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How can you turn household waste into compost? &#8211; The Conventional Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Composting household waste requires a little knowledge &amp; a little effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First thing first, composting involves the breaking down of organic matter (food waste) in the presence of air &amp; water. Organic matter breaks down with the help of microorganisms and small insects present in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to break down organic matter into compost, composting organisms require 4 conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. BROWN organic matter, i.e. carbon-rich organic matter such as dried leaves, sawdust, paper, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. GREEN organic matter, i.e. nitrogen-rich organic matter such as fruit &amp; vegetable waste, coffee grounds, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Oxygen that comes from air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Water in the right amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Take a wooden <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=wooden+box+for+composting&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;vet=1&amp;fir=-iJ58m53CgHmpM%252CiHvVRU7q4cfzEM%252C_%253Bie4Iquf2IRlGqM%252Cz1a9hZCEe9mYjM%252C_%253BG1OFyKi5GPQv1M%252CiHvVRU7q4cfzEM%252C_%253BrTDZgwEXCLZ8EM%252Caaw_vEA-quq9xM%252C_%253B5iKhDGEsJ3IAcM%252CkKgKfAxh1z1AiM%252C_%253BNmtX9VyE3_Dj6M%252CKYS_NWmhXgegFM%252C_%253BclkLdyR6DcBRlM%252CiHvVRU7q4cfzEM%252C_%253BRHASr4pAbyqytM%252CqvRbzDlv03AaJM%252C_%253BU53-1ysDr3QoPM%252CvkolBgsDy7Ba_M%252C_%253BOTrb28vM_v3W0M%252CkKgKfAxh1z1AiM%252C_%253B1m__3cDHZiyOWM%252Ceb7buMCwdUkW_M%252C_%253Bopm4IjT8f05QCM%252CkKgKfAxh1z1AiM%252C_&amp;usg=AI4_-kT9hVQYmJwMkE6gBHMJgw6fxVScmg&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjBq72Ul6f3AhXIzzgGHRfIAZQQ9QF6BAgEEAE&amp;biw=1707&amp;bih=802&amp;dpr=1.13#imgrc=-iJ58m53CgHmpM\">compost bin<\/a> or a large earthen pot or a bucket with 4 to 5 holes around the container at different levels for aeration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Spread a layer of soil at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Now add an alternate layer of edible kitchen waste such as food scrapes &amp; peels, wasted cooked food (small amounts), etc. and dry organic matter, such as dried leaves, sawdust, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Cover your compost bin with a plastic sheet or a plank of wood to help retain moisture and heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Give your pile a quick turn every few days to facilitate aeration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sprinkle some water, if you think the pile is too dry, to make it moist. Please note the goal here is to moist the matter &amp; not get it wet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking our climatic condition into account, your compost should be ready within a month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key characteristics of a good compost is that it is dry, dark brown and crumbly and smells of earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>How can you turn household waste into compost? &#8211; The Modern Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in a society that encourages &amp; appreciates the Decentralized Waste Management, you can opt for our GoClean Organic Waste Reprocessors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The salient features of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/goclean-composter.php\"><strong>GoClean Organic Waste Reprocessor<\/strong><\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. A variety of capacity options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GoClean composters come in a wide variety of capacity options, ranging from 25 KG to 1000 KG.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re a small society or a big one, we have a GoClean composter for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Superfast Composting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GoClean composters convert your organic waste into compost within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way you never have to worry about everyday waste storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Enclosed Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an enclosed structure, it makes sure that there is no smell coming out of your pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Automatic Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the whole process of waste to compost, no manual process is involved except for loading and unloading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GoClean Organic Waste Reprocessors<\/strong> has already been installed at some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/clean-india-ventures-private-limited-civl-changing-the-way-organic-waste-is-perceived\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">notable places<\/a> where they are helping the places to move on the road of sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your society also wants to adopt composting as a <strong>decentralized waste management<\/strong> method, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/how-decentralized-waste-management-solutions-are-the-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve read our previous blog \u2014 Is Household Waste Harmful To Environment? \u2014 you must have understood the consequences of sending your household organic waste to landfills without segregating&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[662],"tags":[678,679],"amp_validity":null,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2036"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2036"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2042,"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2036\/revisions\/2042"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cleanindiatech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}