It is about wastes that are produced in our house while carrying out day to day activities.

What is it about?

Households in developing countries are the primary waste generators. The purpose of this study is to identify the composition and factors responsible for household solid waste generation. The study also discusses the current state of household waste management in India and strategies for waste minimisation and management. The results of the study revealed that household waste is heterogeneous. Vegetables and food waste are major components of urban household waste. There is a positive or negative impact of family size on waste generation. Households with higher incomes have a clear positive impact on waste generation. There are fewer food scraps, leftovers, and packaging wastes when people live together. Households with advanced education produce more waste, while households with secondary education produce less. The number of fresh graduates is increasing, but few are aware of current environmental concerns. Solid waste is collected and disposed of by municipalities, but innovation in waste treatment is scarce at present. Nevertheless, a few cities in India have taken a positive approach to the selection of waste management strategies. Also, household solid waste can be converted from burden to resource by sensitising people to segregate waste at the source and following sustainable strategies.

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Why is it important?

The amount of solid wastes are rising at an alarming rate at all quarters of life. This paper points out some factors responsible in solid waste producing a common man's house.

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