Waste segregation

Waste segregation is the process of dividing waste into two parts: Dry waste and Wet waste. Dry waste is the waste which is non – biodegradable and can be recycled eg. paper, aluminum cans, plastic items, batteries and other metal items. Wet waste is the waste which is biodegradable and can be composted eg. kitchen waste like stale food, vegetable and fruit peels, used tea powder, eggshells etc.

In my home we usually have two covers/bins for waste segregation – one for dry waste and one for wet waste. In the dry waste cover we put paper, plastic, aluminum foils, glass pieces, chocolate wraps, metal pieces, plastic items, tetra packs and batteries. We give all these items for recycling. Out of which paper and aluminum cans I keep aside for contributing it to EEG [Emirates Environment Group]. This year I collected 350kg of paper from my home and my neighbourhood and 30kg of aluminum cans from the nearby premises and I contributed it to the project REFOREST, REPEAT, RECYCLE by EEG to combat desertification and I became eligible to plant 2 trees under my name in UAE. I also collect wet waste and give it to the nearby plant nursery so they can use it as compost for organic farming.

So by waste segregation we can decrease the amount of waste being dumped into the landfills. Thereby we can serve our mother Earth by preventing SOIL, WATER and AIR POLLUTION.

By Madhav Manoj Vachali

End wildlife trade

Say no to Wildlife Trade. Humans are catching, hurting and also killing animals for food, fashion equipment, money etc. Because of this it is predicted that if this continues half of all animal species will be extinct by the next century. So it's important to stop wildlife trade.

By Madhav Manoj Vachali

Eco travel

Travelling is the most fun time of the year. But while travelling we should also check that are we harming the environment or not?! Here are some tips to make your travel

ECO – FRIENDLY!

📷 Check whether that all electrical appliances at your current home are all switched off. This prevents waste of energy and your money.

📷 If you have any plants at your home, give them to your neighbours or friends to take proper care of your plants while you’re away.

📷 Carry a thermo flask containing water, so that you don’t need to buy plastic bottles of water.

📷 Carry homemade food in a steel container [not in non – recyclable bags, container etc.]. This way you can have a healthy meal and avoid buying packet food and throwing them away.

📷 In case you have many luggage call a big car instead of using multiple cars. This way you can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide.

📷 Avoid using cardboard boxes as they are non – recyclable, use suitcases instead.

📷 If you have waste seeds at your current home and you’re travelling to your home country carry those seeds and plant them there.

📷 Batteries are not allowed on planes. So most people remove batteries from toys and other things that require battery to work. Most of the batteries which are removed from these still has energy in it. So keep these batteries with energy still in it in a safe place. This way when you come back you can use them.

So now my friends by following these ways you can travel in an eco – friendly way.

Enjoy your ECO – FRIENDLY vacation!.

by Madhav Manoj Vachali