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Learn about the different categories of waste and how to dispose of them responsibly

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The 5 Steps of Waste Management

Follow the waste hierarchy—from reducing waste to responsible disposal—to build a cleaner, greener future.

Reduce

Avoid waste by buying only what you need.

Reuse

Find new uses for items instead of throwing them away.

Recycle

Process waste into new products and materials.

Recover

Convert waste into energy through safe methods.

Dispose

As a last resort, send waste to landfills safely.

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Sorting Waste

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Discover how proper segregation helps recycling and reduces landfill overflow.
Recycling Mistakes

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Composting

Turning Food Waste into Energy

See how composting and biogas systems transform waste into renewable energy.

Waste Categories

Not all waste is the same—some can be recycled, reused, or composted, while others require careful handling.

Waste comes in many forms, each with unique challenges and impacts on the environment. Understanding these categories is the first step toward responsible disposal and sustainable living.

This section highlights the main types of waste you generate daily—plastics, food scraps, electronics, paper, and glass—and provides practical tips to reduce pollution, conserve resources, and build a greener future.

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  • Plastics are synthetic materials made from petroleum.
  • Includes bottles, bags, straws, packaging, and containers.
  • Take centuries to decompose.
  • Microplastics contaminate soil, rivers, and food chain.
Tips for Responsible Disposal
  • Rinse containers before recycling.
  • Reuse bags and containers.
  • Avoid single-use plastics.
  • Carry reusable bags for shopping.

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  • Biodegradable waste like food scraps, fruit peels, and garden trimmings.
  • Produces methane in landfills, contributing to climate change.
Tips
  • Compost at home to create nutrient-rich soil.
  • Keep organics separate from plastics/metals.
  • Promote community composting initiatives.
  • Avoid sending food scraps to landfills.

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  • Includes old/broken electronics like phones, computers, TVs, and batteries.
  • Contains hazardous materials like lead, mercury, cadmium.
  • Also holds valuable metals like gold, copper, silver.
Tips for Responsible Disposal
  • Never throw e-waste in regular trash bins.
  • Use certified recycling centers.
  • Donate functional electronics to schools/charities.
  • Wipe personal data before donating/recycling.

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  • Includes newspapers, magazines, office documents, cardboard, and packaging.
  • Excessive use contributes to deforestation and landfill overflow.
Tips
  • Reuse paper and print on both sides.
  • Flatten cardboard boxes before recycling.
  • Keep paper clean and dry.
  • Use digital alternatives when possible.

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  • Comes from bottles, jars, and containers.
  • 100% recyclable without losing quality.
  • Mixing with ceramics or bulbs contaminates recycling.
Tips
  • Rinse bottles/jars before recycling.
  • Separate clear and colored glass if required.
  • Keep glass dry and clean.
  • Choose reusable glass containers.

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