Numerous studies and investigations have
been done on the origins and properties of wastes, as well
as the potential negative effects of improper treatment
and best global practises. The definition of a waste,
however, is still a matter of debate. How much do we
actually know about what constitutes waste? What have
waste management practises looked like historically? In
order to provide answers from earlier studies, the
current research paper aims to examine these crucial
questions. To address the research aims, the report took
a descriptive method. In particular, the work uses a
descriptive approach to gather data from books, journal
papers, and reports from environmental groups that
have undergone peer review. Waste was determined to
be a significant problem extent ambiguous, since a
substance can only be considered garbage when the
owner designates it as such. This is especially true given
that one person might perceive a chemical as waste while
another might see it as a resource. However, it was
maintained that in order to properly regulate, it is
necessary to define exactly what wastes are.
Waste segregation is another crucial step in this
research paper because it enables efficient Reuse,
Recycling, and Recovery (RRR). Unfortunately, it has
not received much attention and is often used informally
in poor nations. It is also impacted by a lack of
understanding, lax enforcement of regulations, a lack of
financial incentive, and low planning priority. This study
was carried out on metropolitan cities in India. The
research will continue on issues like the reuse and
recycling of plastics, electronics, and the selling chain for
metals is informal, going from households to waste
collectors to recycling facilities, and then to industries.
Waste segregation in various industries and how would it
advance the growth of the nation.
Keywords : Waste management, waste segregation.