One little contribution from multiple households can make a big difference
RAWALPINDI: Waste segregation means to keep dry and wet garbage separate so that dry waste can be recycled. Dry waste includes non-biodegradable waste that can be recycled, such as wood, plastic, metal, and fabric, while wet waste refers to biodegradable waste including kitchen waste such as egg shells. Waste segregation reduces air and water pollution. It also makes waste sorting easy. If we keep wet and dry waste separate, it becomes easy to apply different recycling methods to different kinds of wastes, which saves both time and money of the government. Landfills create many environmental issues, so waste segregation is beneficial not only for the environment but from an economical point of view, too. Mosquitoes use garbage as a vector for propagation of viral diseases like malaria and dengue, so for a country like Pakistan, it is a big concern. As a global citizen, it is our duty to contribute to environmental protection. We should keep two dustbins in our home, one for dry waste like plastic and glass, while another one for wet waste like peels, tea leaves and fish scales. One little contribution from multiple households can make a big difference.
Rubab Zahra Malik
Published in The Express Tribune, January 3rd, 2017.
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