Hazardous waste management is a critical aspect of environmental protection and human health preservation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines hazardous waste as a waste with properties that can cause significant harm to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of. In this article, we Read more…
Recycling has long been considered a crucial practice in waste management and environmental sustainability. However, recent studies have shown that recycling alone is not enough to combat the growing waste problem. To truly make an impact, we must go beyond recycling and adopt a more comprehensive approach that encompasses waste Read more…
Solid waste management is a critical issue in the modern world. With the increasing amount of waste being generated, it has become essential to manage it effectively to protect the environment and public health. Waste handling companies play a crucial role in this regard, as they provide solid waste management Read more…
Waste reduction is becoming increasingly important in the business world as companies look for ways to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. One way to achieve this is by conducting a waste audit of your office facility. A waste audit is a systematic analysis of the waste generated by a Read more…
The negative health consequences of landfills cannot be ignored. We need to take action to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and implement proper waste management strategies to protect the health of our communities. India is facing a serious waste management problem, with landfills piling up and causing Read more…
In the TRUE certification process, organizations can earn credits for waste diversion practices such as reduction, recycling, and composting. However, one often overlooked strategy for waste diversion is reuse. Reuse involves extending the life of a product or material by finding alternative uses for it before it becomes waste. The Read more…
To measure the success of a zero waste program, it’s important to calculate the diversion rate. Diversion rate is the percentage of waste that is diverted from the landfill through reduction, reuse, and recycling. To calculate the diversion rate for all baseline materials, including reduction, follow these steps: Step 1: Read more…
Durable Reduction Calculations: Needed: What is the hardest part of all this? Typically getting the weights and meals each month. Specifics for Month Calculations: Calculation Amount Average Disposable weight per meal 0.567 kg Meals served 26,400 Total weight 15,004 kg Cost per meal/container Rs. 0.33 Cost per durable Rs. 27.5 Read more…
Waste diversion is becoming increasingly important in India due to the high volume of waste generated in the country. Tracking waste diversion data is crucial for businesses and organizations to monitor their progress towards achieving zero waste. Here are some ways to track waste diversion data. Here is a sample Read more…
We cannot continue to dump our waste in landfills and expect a sustainable future. It’s time for India to adopt a zero-waste mindset and take action towards a cleaner, greener future. India has been facing a waste management crisis due to the increasing amount of waste generated each year, leading Read more…