India now faces mountains of waste-filled landfills, waste-clogged drains, water bodies, and rivers, as a result of years of negligence, lack of vision, and total lack of urban planning. This is referred to as "legacy waste," because it is the result of years of disregard and poor planning.
It means we have to plan for a future that should contain less waste or no waste at all!
Landfills and their condition in India
In India, there are around 48 recognized landfills that collectively encompass close to 5,000 acres of land, and have a total land value of roughly Rs 100,000 crore.About 275 million tonnes of waste are produced annually in India.
Given the existing rates of waste treatment, which range from 20 to 25 percent, the bulk of solid waste is left untreated, piled high on landfills, and an equal amount ends up in drains and river bodies. We are very near to the point where earth will be insufficient to hold the waste. Before it’s too late, we have to turn our efforts towards the waste less future as we are in desperate need to do so.
What should be the action plan for a waste-less future?
To assure the execution of a national purpose, it is now necessary to be explicit about what has to be done, and what has been done improperly. Here are some action plans that could be relevant.
· Track Waste
Materials and wastes present an often underutilized chance to raise the sustainability of a company, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save expenses.
The first step is to keep track of how much waste you produce,since, as the saying goes, "you can't manage what you don't measure." The key to a successful waste reduction programme is tracking your waste and recycle it.
· Together, set a high bar
If you involve other people in your trash reduction campaign and adhere to an action plan, it will be more successful. Employ the current team.
Consider adding a person with expertise in waste reduction, to your company's green team.This can entail adding more team members who are focused on recycling and solid waste management.If your organization doesn't have a green team, think about forming one. It would enable you to organize, and carry out solid waste reduction initiatives.
· Set objectives
When teams have specific, measurable targets, they are better able to convey their aims and progress.
To establish a baseline and direct your goal-setting, analyze your tracking data. You can concentrate your efforts on waste reduction,by setting goals. Then, utilize your benchmark to keep track of your advancement toward the goal.
· Evaluating your program
Monitoring the quantity of recyclables and wastes removed from your building, offers you information on the amount of waste produced and the recycling rate, as well as how well your waste management programme is working.
A waste assessment is very essential, to gaining knowledge about, how to improve our management strategy. It will provide you with information to find out waste reduction options.
· Enhance your methods
By actively involving and training staff and finding markets for your recovered items, waste avoidance and recycling programmes may be greatly enhanced.
· Prevention of waste
Creating less waste in the first place is the best strategy to minimize waste in your company.
· Share your achievement
You may monitor progress, track cost savings, and run reports to obtain summary metrics of your waste management performance, with active tracking of your waste management operations.
Think about reviewing your work once a year. Evaluate what is working and what may be improved with the green team.
How can we assist?
To aid with the creation, implementation, or expansion of waste reduction and recycling initiatives, always seek for available information at Netsol Water. If you know where to search, there is already a tonne of information available.
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