Glossary

Waste classification sorts waste by type, origin, or hazard to improve recycling and safe disposal. It supports circular economy by recovering materials, reducing pollution, and protecting health.

Waste generation is the creation of trash from daily life and industries. Reducing it through reuse, recycling, and smart choices helps protect resources, cut pollution, and support sustainability.

Biodegradable waste naturally breaks down into compost, reducing landfill methane and supporting soil health. Separating it helps cut pollution, conserve resources, and boost sustainability.

Commercial waste comes from businesses and includes paper, plastics, food scraps, and hazardous items. Proper recycling and reduction help save resources, cut pollution, and support a circular economy.

Hazardous waste harms people and nature if mishandled. Proper disposal and recycling prevent pollution, protect health, and support a safer, cleaner environment for all.

Renewable energy comes from natural sources like sun, wind, and water that won’t run out. It cuts pollution, fights climate change, creates jobs, and offers cleaner, safer power for everyone.

Green waste, like grass and leaves, breaks down naturally and can be composted or mulched. Recycling it reduces landfill waste, lowers greenhouse gases, and enriches soil for healthier plants.

Household waste is everyday trash like food scraps, packaging, and old items. Recycling, composting, and reducing waste help protect the environment, save resources, and fight climate change.

You can save natural resources by recycling, using less water and energy, choosing sustainable products, and reducing waste—small daily actions that protect our planet for the future.