Question

give examples to show social initiatives which can help minimise the waste generation

Answer 1

Citizens in every community can do many activities to work together and reduce waste. Each of us can make a difference by reducing, reusing, and recycling materials throughout our communities-and encouraging our neighbors to do the same.

1. eCycling Donate your old computers and tablets to a school. Many schools will be able to make good use of your old machine.Before replacing a computer that no longer fits your needs, consider enhancing the computer’s capacity by upgrading the hard drive or memory. This can save you money too.Donating used (but still operating) electronics for reuse extends the lives of valuable products and keeps them out of the waste stream for a longer period of time. Learn where to donate your TVs, computers.Be smart with your smart phone! It contains precious raw materials. Learn how to keep your information and our environment safe when donating your old device.
2. Starting Community Projects
On Earth Day, April 22, show your commitment to a clean environment by volunteering for a cleanup effort in your community.Organize a recycling drive in your neighborhood or at school. Collect bottles, glass, plastic, newspapers or books and take them to your local recycling center or a charity in need.Create a community drop-off site for old computers at a neighborhood school.Set up a composting program for your neighborhood or school. It only takes a small amount of land space to collect organic waste into a compost pile. The compost can be bagged and sold for community and school funds.Hold a “donation picnic” at your local park or rec center. Participants can eat, talk and bring their old toys, clothes, books, furniture and other items for charitable organizations.