This is why you should not burn your waste
Climate change is already being observed almost everywhere and the cause is based on environmental pollution. The consequences are legion and disastrous. Given the pace of changes observed, certain new waste management rules are necessary. This will help slow down the changes observed and guarantee sustainable development. Here are the reasons why you should not burn your waste.
The danger of burning waste
Setting waste on fire is simply a danger to yourself and the environment and we need better waste management practices. In fact, for each gram of wood burned, we detect an emission 30 times higher than combustion in a wood stove or fireplace. This is the result presented by a study carried out by scientists.
A recent report published in the journal Science Direct reveals the ecological issues of such a practice. Indeed, a sample of smoke residues present inside the chimney was analyzed and the presence of carcinogenic compounds was noted.
Along the same lines, the study demonstrated that the emission rate of a simple outdoor fire is always higher (3 to 10 times more) than the burning of wood logs in the open air. All these different facts have highlighted the danger posed by burning waste in the open air.
Resolutions taken to end waste burning
Particularly in Pennsylvania, several counties have taken the necessary resolutions to put an end to this scourge. Some municipalities have banned incineration altogether, while others have recommended the adoption of a waste treatment technique such as composting. However, you can use plant residues as straw.
This will not only allow you to reduce soil moisture, but also the appearance of weeds. When the prohibition rules are not respected, the individual in violation is required to pay a substantial fine. Several other junk disposal practices are adopted today to limit the impact of waste on the environment.
We distinguish between the reduction of waste production as well as recycling and recovery. Note that there is a practice that emerges from the lot relating to the recycling and recovery of waste. This is a very important practice for sustainable development.
Composting: what is it
A technique for obtaining organic fertilizer, composting is carried out in the absence of O2. It’s a simple thing to do, just mix your biodegradable waste, particularly your kitchen waste, with your green waste. To do this, place a tarpaulin on the ground, then put the waste there and mix well.
Once the mixture is finished, water it and cover it with the remaining excess tarpaulin. Leave for at least 3 months, occasionally stirring and watering. After 3 months or even 4 or 5 months, you will obtain a product similar to sand, but black in color called compost.
It is a pure organic fertilizer. It is indeed a material rich in humus. You will therefore no longer have any worries regarding your vegetable garden, you will just need to add a few layers on the ground or in the pot before hoeing. Your flowers and vegetable gardens will do well, as will you and nature. The burning of waste is a real danger for humans and their environment. There are even composting facilities in Pennsylvania.
It is recommended to turn to recycling, composting and recovery as soon as possible. This ensures a good sustainable environment for all of us. When you do not respect the waste management prohibitions regarding this, you will be forced to pay a substantial fine. However, we must remember that we have nothing to gain by perpetuating this bad practice.