What is the principle of pyrolysis and its application in solid waste management.
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What is the principle of pyrolysis and its application in solid waste management?
Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures in an inert atmosphere. It involves a change of chemical composition and is irreversible. The word is coined from the Greek-derived elements pyro "fire" and lysis "separating".
Principles of solid waste management:
1) Reuse: After use, materials should be reused for some other proper purposes.
2) Refuse: Refusal to use articles made from non-degradable articles like plastic & thermocol.
3) Recycle: Production of useful articles by recycling solid wastes. For example, paper and glass can be recycled.
4) Rethink: Rethinking our habits, activities and their consequences in connection with the use of various articles of daily use.
5) Reduce: Restriction the use of resources to avoid their wastage. Old materials should be reused. One thing should be shared by many use and throw type of objects should be avoided
5) Research: Conducting research related to reuse of materials that are temporarily out of use.
6) Regulation and Public awareness: Following the laws and rules related to waste management and motivating others to do the same.