Role of cardboard waste materials in waste management – importance of waste management

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Role of Cardboard Waste Materials in Waste Management – Importance of Waste Management Nowadays environment pollution is the pressing problem that demands immediate action and ready solutions for impending global problems. Many countries have started waste management from the doorsteps of each household. People are advised to throw away their waste into separate waste bins and are asked to collect them to regular disposals. Segregation of waste according to the materials starts from the usage level itself. People living in each household, offices, shops and other business establishments need to know about recycling so that they can know what things they use can be recycled and what things are sent to disposal. Recycling of waste materials also help keeping the environment clean and look good. This is very important to lead a healthy and hygienic life too. Some of recycled:

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Empty soda cans

Food cans

Aluminium cans

Aluminium foil and bake ware

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Tin cans and steel cans such as

coffee cans, soup cans, veggie cans •

Cardboard waste materials

Corrugated Cardboard is the most fitting material for recycling. Cardboard that are waxed, soiled and wet are not sent for recycling but are commercially composted. Recycling of cardboard waste materials saves money and reduces the cost of disposing. It is also the best solution for the environment since it conserves natural resources. It reduces pollution and is a source for creating job opportunities for many. People, who generate large amount of cardboard waste materials, compact it or bale it and sell it directly to the recyclers. It is a source of income for many people and an opportunity for creating small businesses.


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