War With Waste

WAR WITH WASTESUndertaking such useful activities can be entrusted to
Enormous quantity of wastes are emanating fromNGOs with Government aid.
every household / apartment in the form of plastics,In developed countries many measures are
glass containers, cartons, newspapers, foodies andimplemented for waste disposal.
many more.They work very efficiently, of course with strict
How to dispose of these items?Government rule.
A big question bothering the local administrations ofPeople abide by the rules and their towns and cities
every country.are free from waste materials.
Meeting after meeting, ends up in heated discussionsInterestingly people pay for their waste disposal.
without a workable solution!Similar rules are also coming in India to meet the
Private agencies are prepared to procure theseexpenditure incurred in waste removal.
wastes and try to recycle them and make money.But unfortunately, the opposition parties are not
In order to do this job, they have to get permissionallowing it without suggesting a better method of
from local administration like Panchayats, Municipalitieswaste disposal.
or Corporations.How sad it is!
They find it difficult to get through this ocean filledWe live in a democratic country with great
with corrupt crocodiles.aspirations to become a developed nation by 2020.
The end result is that no one comes forward toAs affluence has grown in many countries and certain
enter the war against waste.parts of India, the wastes have increased beyond
The enemy is building up its strength day be dayimagination.
making a hell for all those who live in a house - big orThe recycling of these wastes has reduced
small.considerably the heaps in advance countries in Europe
Somehow the waste management in India is not welland the US.
organized.The recycling of 72 per cent in rural areas and 60 per
Only in certain cities proper control is taken tocent in urban areas are happening in Belgium.
dispose the waste.It is considered to be the highest in the world.
'Clean environment for healthy living' is the slogan weRecycling and reuse centres have come up in large
talk about.numbers all over the world and they make good
In practice, no one is following the principles ofamount of money.
keeping the surroundings free from waste materials.Household in Belgium are paying for disposing their
It is a common sight in cities even in villages plasticwastes if they do not recycle.
carry bags flying in the air.Incineration of wastes and production of energy is
At every corner of the road, we find the wastes areone of recycling in some countries.
dumped and the street dogs and sometimes humanBut there are problems according to environmental
beings use it as a treasure hunting place and spreadgroups.
all over the place.Incineration costs less than 7 euros per ton of
No one bother about it.wastes.
Once in a week a truck of the local administrationSuch payment measures brought down the wastes
cleans them up so shabbily.by 30 per cent.
Again the same story continues and life goes on.'Everything can be reused' but people are attracted
Thus the war with waste continues.towards new materials, by throwing away the old
Can we try to reduce the waste production itself?ones.
A question to be thought of by every individual.One of the important activities the social groups have
If we do, a certain percentage of waste will beto do is to create an awareness program among the
reduced.public about the seriousness of mounting wastes and
Likewise we need to think of recycling the wastetheir management in and around towns and cities.
locally and use them again.Constant convincing coaching of people at every
Someone said: 'waste is wealth.'colony has to be undertaken by appropriate agencies.
Then why we are not doing it?The responsibility of local administration in this aspect
Proper training for people is needed on Sundays inis very important.
this important issue.Let us hope for a waste-free world.