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    In India, waste management is a major challenge. A lot
                     of the waste we produce is mixed together, with wet
                     organic waste like food scraps being thrown in with dry
                     recyclable materials like paper, plastic and glass. This
                     mixing  makes  it  very hard to  recycle  properly, as

                     different materials need to be sorted before they can
                     be reused. When they are mixed, it reduces the quality
                     and value of the recyclable materials, making it more
                     difficult to recycle them effectively.
                                                               This is why it is important to separate waste at home
                                                               into categories like wet waste (for composting) and dry
                                                               waste (for recycling). Proper waste segregation not only
                                                               makes recycling easier but also helps reduce the amount
                                                               of waste that ends up in landfills. Moreover, many cities

                                                               are now exploring better ways to handle waste, including
                                                               composting, waste-to-energy plants and creating
                                                               awareness about responsible waste disposal. By taking
                                                               small steps at home and in our communities, we can all
                     play a part in improving waste management and protecting the environment.

                     How AI Helps

                     AI can improve waste management in a number of ways:

                       Smart bins with sensors can monitor how much waste has been collected and help garbage
                        trucks follow the most efficient collection routes. This saves time, reduces fuel consumption
                        and improves waste  management  services  in cities.  The Pune Municipal  Corporation  has
                        adopted AI-driven technologies to modernise its waste management system. It has launched
                        an AI-powered mobile application that allows citizens to report garbage dumping in their
                        neighbourhoods easily. People can take photos of waste piles and upload them through the
                        app. The AI system then identifies the exact location and type of waste and automatically

                        sends a work order to the nearest cleaning team. As a result, response times have become
                        faster, streets remain cleaner and complaints are resolved more efficiently.
                      AI-powered sorting systems used at waste processing plants can automatically detect and

                        separate different types of waste materials. In Indore, modern waste management facilities
                        are using AI-based automated sorting machines to separate plastic, metal, glass, paper and
                        organic waste accurately. This process improves recycling efficiency, reduces manual effort
                        and decreases the amount of garbage sent to landfills.

                      Image recognition technology is also helping people understand which items can be recycled.
                        Today, many mobile apps allow users to scan an object and instantly check whether it is
                        recyclable or not. This encourages people to dispose of waste correctly and supports better
                        recycling practices.

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