This story is from January 20, 2020

Why leave it to others, when you can DIY

Why leave it to others, when you can DIY
I am a resident of Koradi and have been segregating waste for the last two years. I started this initiative because I am worried by the mountains of garbage being dumped in the landfills. Paper scraps and plastic products are certainly meant to be discarded, but we can do our bit by utilizing biodegradable waste in a fruitful manner.
In my locality, there are a number of stray cows.
The vegetable waste collected from my kitchen is placed in a tub and the cattle graze on it.
The leftovers from the tub (like squeezed lemons) and garden waste (like fallen leaves and flowers) are piled in an earthen pot. This pot is perforated to allow aeration. Cow dung is added to the mixture in the pot, as it greatly aids the growth of garden plants.
I learnt through a video that putting paper in the compost increases the nitrogen level of the soil. Therefore, I add pieces of paper too. This compost is used for my plants at home.
Also, I have made it a point to hand over paper products to the scrap collectors for recycling. Plastic and metal objects go into a different dustbin, and are disposed of accordingly.
Everyone should adopt the practice of utilizing their kitchen waste in the household itself. This way, we do not add to the heaps of waste accumulated in landfills, and can help prevent the odour from spreading. If you restrict this waste to your house, it will not reach the junkyards.
We should not entrust the government with responsibilities that we can manage ourselves. Citizens should be made aware of the advantages of doing their bit through household waste management.
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