Awareness About Solid Waste Management – A Study with Reference to Home Makers in Chennai

Abstract

This study's objective is to evaluate the levels of knowledge and practices that are linked with the management of solid waste among homemakers in Chennai. Specifically, the research will focus on the city of Chennai. Managing garbage in an effective manner is becoming an urgent need for those who want to live a sustainable lifestyle. This is due to the fact that the population is expanding and the urbanisation rate is rising. This research evaluates the knowledge, of homemakers in regard to the disposal of garbage.

The ubiquitous waste management strategies that are used in households are investigated in this study, with a special emphasis placed on the role that homemakers play as key factors in shaping these practices. In this study, the grasp of concepts such as recycling, segregation of the solid waste, and the impact that improper waste disposal has on the environment is investigated. The purpose of the insights that were gathered from the study is to bring to light potential areas that may be improved via intervention and development.

The purpose of this awareness is to provide homemakers with the information they need to adopt waste management practices that are socially and ecologically responsible. This will ultimately result in a cleaner and greener Chennai. The findings of this study have the potential to serve as a valuable resource for residents, government, community, and environmental activists, therefore fostering a collective commitment to the implementation of responsible waste management practices.