Municipal solid waste, commonly known as trash or garbage, consists of everyday items discarded by households, businesses, and institutions. By definition, it includes waste from various sources such as domestic wastes, commercial establishments, institutions, industries, and construction. It typically includes the following with varying proportions depending on the location, socioeconomic factors, and consumption patterns of the society: Organic Waste: Food scraps, garden trimmings, and other biodegradable materials. Recyclables: Paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, and glass. Hazardous Waste: Batteries, electronic waste (e-waste), and chemicals. Inert Waste: Construction debris and other non-biodegradable materials.…
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PM to unveil Rs. 40,000 Cr. Project linking 11 rivers in Rajasthan: C.R. Patil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate a project worth about Rs. 40,000 crore to link 11 rivers in Rajasthan that is projected to make it a water-surplus state, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil said on Sunday. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of semiconductor plant of Suchi Semicon, Patil appealed to corporates to work on water harvesting to address the issue of water crisis in the future. “Rajasthan faces severe water crisis. The project that Modi Saheb is going to dedicate there on December 17 will link 11 rivers. This…
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