The students have enthusiastically participated in the live sessions on Sustainable Waste Management practices and the subsequent insightful field visit.
It is heartening to witness their curiosity as they delved into various facets of waste management, with a specific emphasis on the pivotal role of source segregation.
Through the field visits, the students observed practical demonstrations illustrating the proper sorting of waste into categories such as wet, dry, and hazardous. We encouraged the use of colour coded dustbins: Green bin for organic waste, the blue bin for dry waste and the red bin for hazardous waste.
We emphasised the hazards associated with single-use plastics, emphasizing the need for responsible waste disposal. Understanding the significance of sorting waste at its origin, students witnessed the positive outcomes: composting of wet and horticulture waste, efficient resource recovery at the Resource Management Centre (RMC), leading to the reuse and recycling of waste while minimizing landfilling.
Furthermore, the students had a first-hand look at how cow dung waste contributes to the creation of vermicompost, a nutrient-rich organic manure fostering soil fertility. Additionally, they explored the production of flower pots for nurturing saplings in nurseries and the development of eco-friendly logs, replacing traditional tree wood in crematoriums.
Now, it was time for reflection and resolution. In the webinar today attended by over 900 students, I explained to the students their assignment where they have to answer the following five questions related to waste management. The students were encouraged to be concise and focus on key points rather than lengthy sentences:
The Problem:
The Stakeholders: Who is affected by the identified problem? Individuals, government, businesses, Environment or all of the above?
The Solution: Propose one or two solutions to the problem. Why do you believe your solutions will be effective?
Desired Outcome: Envision the outcome after implementing your proposed solution(s). What positive changes do you foresee?
My Pledge
The students were asked to answer these questions on one-page; there are no better or worse answers, and write their name and school name at the bottom of the sheet. The answers will be evaluated out of 20. I am eagerly awaiting their answers.
PS: A copy of the presentation is placed in the Resources and the youtube video link shared in the video resources. Sharing some pictures received from various schools
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