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5.2.8 Green Jobs in Solid Waste Management

            Solid  waste refers to all  discarded solid  materials generated by various  sources, such  as households,  commercial
            establishments,  industries,  agriculture, institutions,  governments,  and  mining  operations.  Based  on  the  source  of
            origin and type of waste, the Ministry of Urban Development of the Government of India has divided solid waste into
            14 categories, namely, domestic, municipal, commercial, industrial, institutional, garbage, ash, street sweepings, dead
            animals, bulky, hazardous, and sewage.

            Collection, segregation, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste are all parts of solid waste management.
            Recycling e-waste, solid waste management, waste reduction, waste auditing, and waste control are some of the green
            jobs associated with waste management.





















            5.2.9 Green Jobs in Appropriate Technology

            Appropriate technology is one that is suitable for the local situation and is environmentally friendly. Bicycle-powered
            or hand-powered water pumps; solar street lights; solar buildings; etc., are examples of appropriate technology. Using
            this technology can get a job done in an environmentally friendly manner with local resources. Biogas production, water
            treatment filtration, farm mechanization, rainwater harvesting, sanitation, lighting, food production, refrigeration, etc.
            are examples of green jobs in appropriate technology.




















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