Study on Bio–Degradable (Organic)  Kitchen Waste Management Practices in  the Selected Households

SURANJANA AGAMACHARYYA; Dr. (Mrs.) K. MANIMOZHI

Volume : II, Issue : III, March - 2013

Study on Bio–Degradable (Organic) Kitchen Waste Management Practices in the Selected Households

Suranjana Agamacharyya, Dr. Mrs. K. Manimozhi

Abstract :

The study was conducted in Anamalai block in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu State. One hundred and fifty households were selected for the survey with equal representation from the three categories of households. The study revealed that the disposal of household waste was a major problem and it was found that the vegetable waste, leftover foods, garden waste were the common household waste that get accumulated in different quantities. The awareness and training programme has given in the selected households on preparation of green manuring through composting methods. This green manure could be utilize for growing organic vegetables. This is the simple and indigenous method to protect and safeguard the environment. The survey also indicates that the proper training, awareness and demonstration could motivate the mind of people and create good awareness of proper utilization of waste management in home can safeguard the mother Earth and protecting environment from pollution.