Waste Management are the activities and actions required to manage waste.
This includes the collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste, together with monitoring and regulation of the waste management process.
For a long time we have been taught about the 3 Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
But now there's two more. That's right, there are now 5 Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, Recover.
Repairing means to put something that is damaged, ripped or broken back into good condition or health. Repairing certain things in your life can help you live a zero waste lifestyle and also save you some money. Repairing goes hand in hand. When you're deciding whether to fix something or buy a new one, ask yourself if you can find a way to repair it. This applies to clothing, furniture, and technology. Repairing is better than replacing it. You can save money, conserve resources, or even save time finding and comparing better things. Why is it important? It is to protect our one and only home, the Earth.
