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Wealth out of waste & Natural resources conservation

The domestic / household wastes generally consists of materials like plastics,
glass bottles, paper, wood, food waste, metal tins, packing material, milk

packets, etc. All these solid wastes generated have commercial value and can
be recycled or re-used. The wastes collected from different households can be

collected by the authorities and brought to a centralized location, where they
can be segregated into various components like paper, glass, plastics, wood,
packing material, etc. These components can be used as a raw material for

various industries or recycled, thus saving our precious natural resources and
sustainability.

Cleanliness increases the aesthetics of the area. Hygiene increases quality of
life. These together increases health, wealth and happiness in the society.

Conclusion

The simple and cost effective measures like household waste management,

sanitation, cleanliness of the surroundings, hygienic, prevention of pollution,
should be observed and maintained through out India. Effective solid waste

management with the generation of “wealth out of waste” should be our
motto.

Mahatma Gandhi dreamt of an India which was not only free but also clean
and developed. As citizens of free India we should fulfill the dream of the

Father of our Nation, by committing towards cleanliness and make our Mother
India, the most beautiful country in the world.

V. UMA JAHNAVI

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