HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -This segregation is essential because it makes the task of recycling dry non-biodegradable waste easier. It also simplifies the conversion of wet waste like leftover food, used tea leaves, etc. to compost. If waste is not separated or segregated properly, it all gets mixed up in landfills.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blue and Green Dustbins are used to segregate two different kinds of wastes, Green one is for wet waste and blue coloured dustbin is for dry waste. In municipalities, Blue coloured bins are used for collecting materials that are recyclable.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dry waste includes items such as bottles, cans, clothing, plastic, wood, glass, metals and paper. Wet Waste – Refers to all items that are organic like food items, soiled food wrappers, hygiene products, yard waste, tissues and paper towels, as well as any other soiled item that would contaminate the recyclables.

Detailed explanation-4: -Keep separate containers for dry and wet waste in the kitchen. Keep two bags for dry waste collection-paper and plastic, for the rest of the household waste. Keep plastic from the kitchen clean and dry and drop into the dry waste bin. Send wet waste out of the home daily. More items