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Environment & Waste Management at Home

Waste segregation, saving water and electricity, plastic-free habits.

4 HoursDuration 7Chapters31Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Our Environment and Why It Matters 4 topics
  1. Air, water and soil pollution in daily life
  2. Harm from burning garbage
  3. World Environment Day (5 June)
  4. Small actions that make a big difference
02Waste Segregation at Source 5 topics
  1. Wet waste: green bin
  2. Dry waste: blue bin
  3. Domestic hazardous waste
  4. Three-way segregation as per Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016
  5. Handing over to the municipal collector
03Composting Wet Waste at Home 5 topics
  1. What can and cannot go in compost
  2. Pot, bucket or pit composting
  3. Mixing green and brown (dry leaves) waste
  4. Turning for air and avoiding smell
  5. Using compost in plants
04Plastic-Free Habits 4 topics
  1. Banned single-use plastic items
  2. Cloth bag, steel bottle and tiffin
  3. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  4. Selling dry waste to kabadiwala
05Saving Water 4 topics
  1. Closing taps and fixing leaks
  2. Bucket instead of shower or hose
  3. Reusing RO and washing water for plants and cleaning
  4. Rainwater harvesting basics
06Saving Electricity 5 topics
  1. Units (kWh) on the electricity bill
  2. LED bulbs and BEE star-rated appliances
  3. Switching off at the plug
  4. Using daylight and natural air
  5. Solar rooftop basics
07E-waste and Hazardous Waste 4 topics
  1. What is e-waste
  2. Batteries, tube lights and old medicines
  3. Sanitary and medical waste wrapped separately
  4. Authorised e-waste collectors and take-back

About

You will be able to

  • Separate home waste into wet, dry and domestic hazardous waste
  • Make compost from kitchen waste at home
  • Follow plastic-free habits and the 3 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  • Save water at home and understand rainwater harvesting
  • Save electricity and read units (kWh) on the bill
  • Dispose of e-waste, batteries and old medicines safely

Who it is for

  • Families, home-makers and students
  • Resident welfare associations, self-help groups and school eco-clubs
  • Anyone who wants a cleaner home and neighbourhood

What you need

  • No special knowledge needed

Questions

Is composting possible in a small flat?

Yes. A bucket or pot composter on a balcony works well when wet waste is mixed with dry leaves or cocopeat and turned regularly.

Where do I give old phones and chargers?

To an authorised e-waste collector or a company take-back / collection point, not to open burning or the kitchen bin.

How long is the course?

About 4 hours, including a waste-sorting activity.

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