Resolution for a Cleaner City: Waste Management begins at Home

A new year brings fresh beginnings, a new hope and resolve to do something good. It is a powerful opportunity to build a cleaner, healthier city starting right at home. By making simple, consistent changes to how we manage waste, every household can contribute to a greener future. Some simple steps can go a long way in contributing to a cleaner city.

Begin with waste segregation. 

Proper waste management starts by separating waste where it is created. Keep two or three bins at home—one for wet waste like food leftovers, one for dry waste such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass, and another for harmful items like batteries and e-waste. *Pack health hazardous waste like diapers, sanitary pads, bandages, etc separately and put a red mark on it.* This helps recycling work better and reduces the burden on landfills and processing plants. 

Reduce waste before recycling .

 Creating less waste is better than recycling more. Use reusable bags and water bottles, avoid single-use plastics, and choose products with less packaging. Buying only what you need helps reduce waste and also saves money.

Compost kitchen waste. 

Food scraps like vegetable peels, fruit waste, and tea or coffee waste can be composted at home. Composting turns waste into natural fertilizer for plants and reduces the amount of garbage sent to ~dumping grounds~ *processing plant* .

Recycle the right way.

Always clean and dry recyclable items before throwing them away. Find out what materials local recycling system accepts. For e-waste, use authorised collection centres or special collection drives.

Support community cleanliness efforts.

Take part in neighbourhood clean-up drives, encourage waste segregation in your society, and support local recycling programs. *Encourage others to follow your good practices

Small daily actions can lead to big changes. Let this new year’s resolution help build a cleaner, greener city—one home at a time.