Abstract
The enduring challenge of waste management poses a significant and ongoing global concern, demanding urgent and concerted efforts for sustainable solutions. Waste-related issues, ranging from inadequate disposal to the overwhelming volume of single use plastics, have consistently plagued communities worldwide. In light of these challenges, this study seeks to contribute valuable insights toward the development of effective strategies on both local and global fronts. The study sampled student hostels and staff quarters to understand the waste generation and management practices at Sherubtse College. Dry wastes were collected over a period of 9 weeks. Through the segregation and quantification carried out weekly, it is known that, about 0.07 kilogram(kg) of dry waste was generated by each student and 0.34 kg per staff household in a day. Among the dry waste collected, papers weighed the most. A survey was also conducted on wet waste generated on campus. It was found that per day about 0.64 kg of wet waste was generated by each staff household and 1.41 kg per hostel. In our quest to minimize waste, the analysis of quantified waste serves as a foundational starting point, providing a crucial understanding of production patterns and guiding targeted efforts toward effective waste reduction.
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