Public Awareness about Solid Waste Management in Kota
Author(s):
Dr Shweta Mathur , Jaipur Occupational Therapy College Maharaj Vinayak Global University, Jaipur (INDIA)
Keywords:
Combustible, Biodegradable, Waste Management, Sewage, Refuse, Garbage, Landfill, Waste Reduction
Abstract:
Municipal waste is a challenge to every developed or developing or under developed countries. Due to its harmful effects to humans and to the environment as well, it becomes important to manage these waste. An important method of waste management is the prevention of waste material being created, also known as waste reduction. Environmental sensitivity in country can only grow through a major public awareness campaign. This has several tools – the electronic media the press, school and college education adult education, which are all essentially complementary to each other. Public awareness is therefore essential to protect environment in time of rapid industrialization compromising on the environ-mental aspects. The Problem of Solid Waste management cannot be solved until and unless every citizen is aware of the solid waste disposal and its effects. This is the time to make aware and motivate each and every individual for environmental consciousness. Present study stress to know about views of the people regarding disposal of this household waste and their awareness about the Problems associated with solid waste disposal.
Other Details:
| Manuscript Id | : | IJSTEV3I7022
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| Published in | : | Volume : 3, Issue : 7
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| Publication Date | : | 01/02/2017
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| Page(s) | : | 19-22
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