- By: Laiba Kafil
Solid waste management refers to the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of solid wastes. Solid waste management is a significant issue in Pakistan. Only 50-60% of urban solid waste is collected, leaving the rest to collect in streets and waterways.
Most waste is dumped in open spaces or burned, causing environmental and health issues. Mixing of harmful and harmless waste leads to pollution and difficulties in isolation. Limited recycling infrastructure only a small element of waste is recycled, with most materials being sent to landfills or discarded. Limited funding and resources cities face budget constraints, understanding of proper waste disposal practices among citizens contributes to the problem.
Increasing population and urbanization strain existing waste management systems. Lack of effective policies and regulations inadequate implementation of waste management laws and regulations delays progress. Improper waste management leads to disease transmission, pollution, and environmental degradation. Unmanaged waste harms ecosystems, contaminates water sources, and contributes to climate change.
Solid waste management solutions are, you may already have a reusable water bottle, bags or set of silverware, but did you use it all the time? Whenever you want to go outside like shopping, grocery or picnic, you want to set a reminder on your mobile phone to keep a bottle or grocery bags, many grocery stores will provide 1 RS per bag refund this thing you can do you will reduce the chance of purchasing expensive beverages by taking you own water or save a few money.
Keep a set of silverware whenever you want to go to work or picnic you will go with the set of silver plates, or cups. This thing will eliminate the use of disposable items some company will give a discount bringing on your coffee cup. You know what 25% of your kitchen items are composing like vegetables, fruit peels or seeds and eggs shells, are composed of it. You can use egg shells in making fertilizer or used seeds to produce vegetables or fruit. Whenever you want to buy something new you want to consider those things that already have it or
if you want too then you will donate it your usable things for charity. In today’s digital world, most companies and stores offer bills by email, Consider digital subscriptions because DS are a little cheaper than the hard-copy version, as well. This all thing you can do you will reduce the chance of wastage and this will contribute from us and now I will give suggestions to government, government want to make strict rules and regulation for solid waste management.
Solid waste management involves waste generation identifying and quantifying waste sources unsatisfactory waste segregation, Lack of proper disposal facilities, Health risks, public awareness and education limited. It involves various strategies, including effective solid waste management aims to protect public health and environment. Conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote sustainable development, Reduce minimize waste generation, Reuse products multiple times, Recycle convert waste into new products, Recover extract energy or resources from waste Proper solid waste management is essential for maintaining a clean and healthy environment, preventing pollution, and mitigating climate change impacts.
Addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach, involving government initiatives, and citizen engagement to develop sustainable waste management practices in Pakistan.