Awareness on Recycling of Kitchen Waste

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.