Waste is usually separated into two main types — wet waste and dry waste — so that it can be managed and disposed of properly. Wet waste is biodegradable waste that comes mainly from the kitchen and decomposes naturally, such as vegetable peels and leftover food. Dry waste is non-biodegradable waste that does not rot easily and can often be recycled, such as paper, plastic, glass and metal. Separating waste into dry and wet at home — called waste segregation — makes it easier to compost the wet waste and recycle the dry waste, and helps keep the environment clean.
Waste is mainly separated into wet waste and dry waste.
Wet waste is biodegradable and decomposes naturally (kitchen/garden waste).
Dry waste is non-biodegradable and can usually be recycled (paper, plastic, glass, metal).
Wet waste is collected in the green bin; dry waste in the blue bin.
Wet waste is turned into compost; dry waste is sent for recycling.
Separating waste at home is called waste segregation.
Segregation reduces landfill waste and keeps the environment clean.
Wet waste is the biodegradable waste that decomposes (rots) naturally with the help of microorganisms. It mostly comes from the kitchen and garden.
Examples of wet waste: • Vegetable and fruit peels • Leftover and cooked food • Tea leaves and coffee grounds • Eggshells • Garden waste such as leaves and flowers
Wet waste is usually collected in a green bin. Because it decomposes, it can be turned into compost (manure) and used to make the soil fertile.
Dry waste is the non-biodegradable waste that does not rot easily and can often be recycled or reused.
Examples of dry waste: • Paper and cardboard • Plastic bottles, bags and wrappers • Glass bottles and jars • Metal cans and foil • Cloth and rubber • Thermocol and packaging material
Dry waste is usually collected in a blue bin. Much of it — like paper, plastic, glass and metal — can be sent for recycling instead of being thrown away.
Wet Waste: • Biodegradable — decomposes naturally • Comes mainly from the kitchen and garden • Examples: vegetable peels, leftover food, tea leaves • Collected in the green bin • Used to make compost/manure
Dry Waste: • Non-biodegradable — does not rot easily • Comes from packaging, household and other items • Examples: paper, plastic, glass, metal • Collected in the blue bin • Sent for recycling or reuse
In short, wet waste rots and is composted, while dry waste does not rot and is recycled.
Wet waste is biodegradable waste that decomposes naturally, such as vegetable peels and leftover food; it is collected in the green bin and turned into compost. Dry waste is non-biodegradable waste that does not rot easily, such as paper, plastic, glass and metal; it is collected in the blue bin and sent for recycling. In short, wet waste rots and is composted, while dry waste does not rot and is recycled.
Examples of wet waste include vegetable and fruit peels, leftover and cooked food, tea leaves, coffee grounds, eggshells, and garden waste such as leaves and flowers. Wet waste is biodegradable and can be composted to make manure.
Examples of dry waste include paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and bags, glass bottles, metal cans, cloth, rubber and packaging material. Dry waste is non-biodegradable and much of it can be recycled or reused.
Segregating waste lets us compost the wet waste into manure and recycle the dry waste, which saves resources and reduces landfill waste. It also keeps surroundings clean, reduces smell and disease, and makes waste management easier and cheaper. Mixed waste is much harder to treat.
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