ORGANIC WASTE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQES
- Waste management
Problems in developing countries
Developing countries facemchallenges in managing waste due to high population and minited
Municipal solid waste managment
Desinfecting properties of essential oils
Essential oils from plants can be used for disinfecting wounds and cleaning hospital equipment
Demand for perfumes
The high demand for perfumes has led to production of below standard products
Health hazards
Improper waste disposal can lead to the spread of diseases and contamination of water sources
- Organic waste generation
Religious places
Religious places in india generate large quantities of organic waste, including flowers and leaves
Economic utilization
Organic waste can be used to produce marketable products, providing employment and profit
Plan extraction process
The essence from organic waste can be extrated through hot and cold fermentation processes
- Sources of solid waste
Surface sources
Rain runoff and uncontrolled burning of solid waste contribute to surface sources of solid waste
Industrialization and urbanization
The high rate of industrialization and urbanization in India has led to an increase in solid waste generation
Municipal solid waste
Municipal solid waste from urban and insdustrial areas has significantly increased, causing environmental problems
- Issues and challenges in solid waste management
Improper choice of technology
The improper choice of technology for solid waste management leads to inefficiency
Enviromental problems
Improper management of solid waste can lead to various enviromental problems
Health hazards
Proper solid waste manaement is necessary for maintaining enviromental balance and preventing health hazards
- Sustainable utilization of floral and vegetable
Natural dye recovery
Vermicomposting
Temple and household waste can be used to extract natural dyes, promoting environmental sustainability
Organic waste from temples can be efficiently converted into compost through vermicomposting
Resource material
The residue from natural dye extraction can be used as a resource material for vermicomposting and organic fertilizer for agriculture
- Urbanization and waste generation
Growth of urban population
The urban population in India is rapidly increasing, leading to a highear generation of waste
Growth of rural population
The growth of rural population in India is slower compared to urban population
Top five urban areas in India
Mumbai, Delhi. Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore are the top five urban areas in India with high rates of urbanization and poor financial conditions
- Bio-waste derived products
Agricultural and food waste
A significant amount of agricultural and food waste is generated in India, causing environmental and economic problems.
Reuse of waste
The reuse of waste is necessary to reduce environmental burden and can be used as a resource for essential oils
Extraction of valuable compounds
Valuable compunds can be extracted from food waste, such as potatoes, tomatoes, cereals, and olives,Through different techniques
8.Inefficient municipal solid waste management system
Outdated and poorly rendered systems
The current municipal solid waste management system in indian cities is inefficient and outdated, leading to poor waste management
Laws governing solid waste problems
The laws governing solid waste management in India are inadequate and need to be improved
Involvement of people ad private sector
The involvement of people and private sector Through organizations such as rwa's, cbo's, and NGOS can improve the efficiency of municipal solid waste management