What is Waste Diversion?
Waste diversion is the process of diverting wastes from the landfill. Some wastes undergo several processes to prevent them from going to the landfill. The amount of wastes diverted from the landfill is typically measured by weight. Here are the most popular ways to divert wastes. 1. Waste Reduction at source. It is the avoidance of using materials that are disposable, not reusable or recyclable. These materials are called “throw-away” materials such as straws, disposable fork and spoon, disposable cups and plates, styropack, plastic cellophanes, and tetra packs. These are usually “use-and-dispose” types of materials. They are not compostable and are difficult to recycle. These are also the types of wastes that are commonly found in canals, creeks, rivers and even ocean. By avoiding the use of these materials, the amount of waste generated and disposed to the landfill is minimized, hence, lessens the emission of the methane gas that contributes to the climate change. Further, flood, wa
