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Sustainable waste management solutions for your housing society

Managing waste sustainably is important for keeping our living spaces clean and healthy. Using simple and effective waste management solutions helps reduce harm to the environment and makes better use of resources. This article will share the top 6 easy ways to manage waste in your housing society, making it a cleaner and greener place to live.

 

Segregate at the source

 

Promote reusing 

 

Start composting

 

Educate your surrounding

 

Reduce plastic usage

 

Say yes to online payments

 

FAQs

Why do we need to segregate waste?

Separating waste at home (dry/recyclable & wet/organic) allows for easier recycling, composting, and proper disposal of non-biodegradable waste.

What goes in the dry waste bin?

Paper products (cardboard, newspapers), plastic bottles & containers, metal cans, and glass bottles.

What goes in the wet waste bin?

Food scraps, vegetable peels, yard trimmings, and tea bags.

How can we reduce household waste?

Buy reusable items like shopping bags and water bottles, avoid excessive packaging, and opt for long-lasting products.

Do we need a lot of space for composting?

No, there are small-scale composting bins and machines suitable for societies with limited space.

How can residents be encouraged to participate in composting?

Organise workshops on composting benefits and techniques, and offer convenient drop-off locations for kitchen scraps.

Got any questions or point of view on our article? We would love to hear from you. Write to our Editor-in-Chief Jhumur Ghosh at jhumur.ghosh1@housing.com

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