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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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