SEGREGATION OF WASTES
• Degradation-The process by which substances are broken down by tiny organisms called decomposers.
• Biodegradable wastes are those that can be degraded (undergo degradation) by the action of tiny organisms (called decomposers) found in the soil.
• Non-biodegradable wastes are those that cannot be broken down by decomposers. For example, glass, plastic, and metals.
• Depending on the type of wastes, two garbage bins - one for biodegradable wastes and other for non-biodegradable wastes should be used.
Green bin Blue bin
• Green bins are for biodegradable wastes such as vegetables and fruit peels, spoilt food, tea leaves, egg shells, tissue paper, hair, etc.
• Blue bins are for recyclable wastes such as glass bottles, polythene bags, plastic wastes, chocolate wrappers, old batteries, etc.
The Rock Garden in Chandigarh
• The Rock Garden in Chandigarh is an excellent example of how solid wastes can be utilized.
• Every item in this garden is made from waste materials such as tyres, plastic bottles, egg shells, and tube lights.
• This innovative idea of utilizing solid has made the Rock Garden a very popular tourist attraction.
