awareness on recycling of kitchen waste
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Awareness on Recycling of Kitchen Waste
By
Smt.ASHA JYOTHI.U H
Assistant Professor, Smt.V.H.D.Central Institute of Home Science,
Bangalore
Introduction:
Waste is defined as anysolid or semisolid, liquid or
contaminated gaseous materials discarded.
Rising quality of life, high rate of resource consumption patternshave had an unintended and negative impact on the environment.
waste is Generated far beyondthe handling capacities of the
government agencies requiring drastic measures.
The current emphasis on waste
disposal is focused on the
community and private sector
participation involving behavior
Change and awareness raising.
Objectives:
l To gather information about the different types and quantity of waste generated,
l To gain knowledge on the methods adopted for the disposal of waste,
l To educate about recycling of bio-degradable waste.
vThe study was limited to 30 home makers belonging to Balepura village of Devanahalli taluk in Bangalore district.
vAn interview schedule was preparedto elicit the necessary information.
Methodology
Research Design
Survey to know the Exiting waste management practices
Demonstration ofVermicomposting
Post Demonstration Survey
Sl.NoType &Quantity of waste
generated
Pre-awareness
Percentage
Post – awareness
Percentage
1.
Kitchen waste
< 1 kg 30 30
1 – 2 kg 40 40
> 2 kg 30 30
2.
Cow Dung
<10 kg 30 30
>10 kg 40 40
3.
Plant waste
<2 kg 30 30
2 – 5 kg 40 40
> 5 kg 30 30
Table 1: Quantity of household waste generated
Sl.NoPerson in charge of disposal
Pre-Awareness
Percentage
Post Awareness
Percentage
1.Home maker
46 70
2. Children 20 _
3. Paid Help 34 30
Table 2: Person in charge of waste Disposal
Table3: Container used for waste disposal
Sl.
No.Container
Pre
Awareness
Post
Awareness
1.Plastic Cover
17 34
2. Dust Bin 50 66
3.Throw outside
36 -
Sl.NoDisposal Method
Pre –awareness
Percentage
Post –awareness
Percentage
1. Incineration 60 _
2. Composting _ 17
3.Throwing on the streets
40 _
4. Recycling 26 53
5. Sorting _ 83
Table 4: Disposal Methods Followed
Sl.No Utilization
Pre –awareness
Percentage
Post – awarness
Percentage
1.Kitchen
Garden_ 80
2.Income
generation_ 20
Table 5: Utilization of Compost
Decorative Items
Cloth Bags
Children’s mats&pillows
Ways of Recycling waste
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•Majority of the families followed incineration method of disposing waste in the pre awareness survey in comparison to 83 percentages of the families who sorted their waste before disposal in the post awareness survey.
•Throwing the waste outside the house was almost stopped after the awareness programme.
• In pre survey none of the homemakers were composting, their waste. But post awareness programme, it was found that 17 percent of the homemakers have started composting their waste.
Summary:
Conclusion
Thus, it can be concluded that aiming at eventual minimization and decentralization of waste management requires deeper community participation, understanding the economic benefits of recovering and recycling of waste.
