Waste Segregation at Home (India): A Simple 10-Minute Setup

Segregating waste is one of the fastest climate actions you can take at home. It reduces landfill methane, improves recycling, and makes composting possible.

What you need (today)

• 2 bins: Wet (organic) + Dry (recyclables)

• 1 small container for sanitary/reject waste (optional but helpful)

• A simple label on each bin (tape + marker works)

How to segregate (quick rules)

Wet waste: food scraps, tea leaves, fruit peels, flowers. Dry waste: clean paper, plastic, metal, glass. Keep dry waste dry and clean—rinse containers when possible.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Mixing food-soiled plastic with recyclables

• Putting e-waste (batteries, chargers) in dry waste

• Throwing sanitary waste without wrapping/marking

Next step

Once segregation is stable for a week, start composting your wet waste (even a small balcony setup works).