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Siliguri is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of West Bengal, India and faces the challenge of effective and sustainable solid waste management system. The existing centralised municipal solid waste management is managed by Siliguri Municipal Corporation. The present study was undertaken on the Domestic Solid Waste Management System within the area of Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC), as the major contributor of solid waste is domestic source. The study provides an overview of collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste from the domestic source and also analyses the Sunya Project and Bio mining project of dumping ground and composting unit regarding Zero Waste Management initiatives of Siliguri Municipal Corporation. The undertaken study further analyzes solid waste management practices in the selected households across the wards of Siliguri Municipal Corporation. The main objective of the study is to create awareness among the residents regarding sustainable zero solid waste management practices based on simple principles of 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). A survey was conducted on the basis of interview and questionnaire regarding how the residents manage solid wastes in their homes. People related to scrap business were also interviewed as they have been playing a very crucial role in solid waste management, even though till now scrap business is recognized only as an informal sector. The study, also involves some experimental work to incorporate residents in zero solid waste management initiatives, in which they were encouraged to religiously practice the principles of 3R i.e., Reduce, Reuse and Recycle of solid waste in their homes. Selected residents were encouraged to properly segregate and to Reduce waste by composting of kitchen waste and using it on rooftop or kitchen garden; to contact local scrap dealers to buy dry recyclable solid waste for Recycling and to Reuse common household items. The preliminary result of this simple study revealed approximately 65% reduction of domestic wastes simply by following simple 3 R principles. Based on this promising finding, it can therefore, be concluded that these strategies along with the existing Centralised Solid Waste Management System can go a long way in helping us to move towards a zero-waste society.
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The study undertaken provides a comprehensive view of the existing centralised domestic solid waste management system and its weaknesses, preliminary zero waste management initiatives of the local authority and analyses how the effective and sustainable means of zero waste management practices based on simple principles of 3R remarkably reduces solid waste at homes.
vii. And lastly, to present a comprehensive review of the centralised domestic solid waste management system and recommend some effective and sustainable practices of zero waste management based on 3R principles.
The experimental analysis was carried out to make compost at home and to observe how the following three systematic and simple zero waste management practices remarkably reduced solid waste in the participating 100 households.
In the survey, it was observed that approximately 85% households were provided with two types of bins for waste segregation at their homes; Green bins for the collection of kitchen waste and blue bins for dry waste. Solid waste collection vehicles are also designed to carry waste separately. (Figure 6)
In spite of all the initiatives being taken by Siliguri Municipal Corporation regarding solid waste management, the key element and the first and foremost objective, segregation of solid waste was being completely neglected by the people due to their lack of awareness. Most of the residents used single container or plastic bag to collect both the kitchen waste and dry wastes. Residents and waste collectors are not strictly instructed for the waste segregation.
Recycling is the most important factors in solid waste management practices. Both the informal sectors and the households in India, play a vital role in recovering consumer wastes 9. The informal sector comprises of waste pickers (WPs), itinerant waste buyers, dealers and recycling units. WPs constitute the largest population in the informal sector 8. Most of the households in Siliguri recycled glass and plastic bottles, newspapers, milk packets etc. and some of the households were engaged in composting their kitchen wastes. Like other cities in India, recycling of solid waste in Siliguri also dependent on the informal sectors, especially for waste collection and segregation of solid waste. Recyclable waste such as packaging materials and milk packets are usually collected by rag pickers to earn a living 6. The working conditions of rag pickers were unhygienic and they were exposed to air borne bacteria, toxic materials present in the solid wastes. Rag pickers and itinerant waste buyers sold their collected waste materials to small scrap dealers. Since the recycling rate is very low not only in Siliguri but across the country, it was so difficult to estimate the solid waste recycling rate in Siliguri. As of now SMC does not have any such system to process the collected dry waste, except for the recent compost unit for processing of the green waste.
Above Pie charts were prepared to measure the awareness of people. Pie Charts were used to measure public awareness of ban on use of plastic (Figure 9) and awareness on recycling of kitchen waste (Figure 10) and percentage of people feeding stray animals (Figure 11).
The Zero-Waste Management System of Siliguri Municipal Corporation was entrusted with the goal of achieving zero waste and the system is compliant with the Solid Waste Management rules,2016 which adheres to the policy of 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). The Sunya Project, Biomining of dumping ground and making compost from biodegradable solid waste were the preliminary initiatives of the corporation regarding zero waste management practices.
The average quantity of solid waste production in 100 houses was estimated to be 15500 kgs, which was reduced by 10110 kgs (Table 3) by using of 4340 kgs of uncooked kitchen waste as compost, using 2300 kgs of cooked kitchen waste to feed stray dogs and birds and by selling 3470 kgs of dry solid wastes to scrap buyers.
Checking expiry dates of medical foods, and improved communication between the wards, the kitchen and the food distribution centers, has lessened food waste with savings of 5% from the medical food budget per annum of 40,000 NIS ($11,428).
Checking the expiry dates of medical foods, and improved communication between the wards, the kitchen and the food distribution centers, has lessened food waste and has resulted in a savings of 5% from the budget for medical food per annum, equivalent to 40,000 NIS ($11,428).
In hospitals in the United States, this role has been known for many years. The position paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics details the recognition by food services of the vital importance of dietitians working jointly with catering and nursing colleagues, understanding that they are more effective together. According to the Academy, in foodservice systems, dietitians manage and direct foodservice operations in health care and other institutions and commercial settings or are employed in these capacities as employees of contract foodservice management companies (e.g., hospitals, schools, colleges and universities, continuing care communities rehabilitation centers, extended care settings, government facilities and correctional facilities), and commercial settings (restaurants, food vending and distribution, catering). Responsibilities include participating in managing, or directing any or all of the following: menu and recipe management food, supplies, and equipment purchasing; food receiving, storage reparation, and service; financial management; human resource management, food safety and sanitation programs; waste management, water conservation and composting programs, vending services and catering for special events; foodservice in emergency situations, and kitchen design. Registered dietitians use a wide variety of electronic tools to manage data and may specialize in the development and management of specific technological applications related to foodservice operations [15].
You only need a few basic supplies to create a useful first aid kit box. For minor injuries, cuts, and minor burns, having a small first aid kit available allows you to act quickly. We will provide you some zero waste tips on storage and what to keep in your personal first aid kit.
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