What practices are involved in a good MSW management?
Source reduction practices such as composting, two-sided copying of paper, and grass-cycling are helpful in reduction of waste at the source. Source reduction can help in attaining many environmental benefits such as- reduction in greenhouse gases, pollution prevention, energy conservation, and reduction in landfill use. Recycling is another management practice diverts waste away from landfills and incinerators. Materials that can be recycled are batteries, paper and paperboard, and yard trimmings. In addition to the benefits similar to those provided by source reduction, recycling also helps in providing valuable raw materials to the industries, creates jobs, stimulates the development of greener technology, and conserves the resources for our future generations. Combustion and incineration is another and least preferred way of managing municipal waste. It reduces waste by 90 percent in volume and 75% in weight. In addition to this benefit combustion provides energy, without the use o
