Separating your waste helps reduce landfill overflow and cuts down on harmful greenhouse gas emissions. By composting biodegradable waste, you not only nourish your plants but also contribute to a healthier environment.
Nearly 60 percent of municipal waste generated in Chennai is biodegradable waste (See this article for more on Chennai's solid waste management woes) ; this itself shows that half of the city’s solid waste problem can be solved if our biodegradable waste is managed effectively. The different methods we have to treat biodegradable waste are composting, biogas and bio-CNG generation.
Government of India notification of the rules for handling of waste
Government of India notification of the rules for handling of waste
Government of India notification of the rules for handling of waste
Government of India notification of the rules for handling of waste
Government of India notification of the rules for handling of waste.
Government of India notification of the rules for handling of waste
Comments on the new Draft Municipal Solid Waste Management and Handling Rules 2015 sent to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change on behalf of the Initiative on Waste, Informal Workers and Chennai's Future