Advancement of Waste Segregation: The new era

By:

TREXY A. HEREDERO
Grade 11 De-Zuṅiga
INTRODUCTION

Waste segregation is the sorting and separation of waste types to facilitate recycling and

correct onward disposal. Waste segregation based on what types of waste and also what is the most

appropriate treatment and disposal sorting your waste makes it easier to understand how to reduce

your general waste output, identify items that can be reused and set aside items that should be

recycled. Beyond that, however, there’s also a moral imperative to be responsible to how you

handle your trade waste.

According to axil integrated services “Waste is a massive problem”. The reason why we need to

segregate our waste is to teach students how to segregate their waste properly, if you are failed to

segregate the trade waste properly it will end up mixed in landfills the same way it was mixed in

your bins. Waste items like food scraps, paper and liquid waste can mix and decompose, releasing

run-off into the soil and harmful gas into the atmosphere. Waste is one of the common issue today

and we we’re responsible for this.

with high levels of persistent organic pollutants- with either other hazardous waste or non-

hazardous waste.

Also waste segregation used for different field for example, for business, the benefits of proper

waste segregation for business includes; Lower waste costs, increased recycling rate, Potential

revenue streams, and Reduced landfill impact. This proper waste segregation well taught us as a

human to be responsible on our own waste. Segregating our waste in proper way can prevent from

ending up in landfills and prevent pollution. You can also find some valuable materials such as

metals, cardboard and plastics and sell them.

Proper waste segregation educate students, staff, teachers on correct waste disposal it is not just

about creating waste policies but also about educating your employees, students and especially

yourself. For instance, mixing food with cardboard or plastics could be avoided with sufficient

training.

To support your workforce, you can also use colour-coding and clear signage on bins across your

facilities to make it easy for staff to place waste in their proper receptacles. In school proper waste

segregation must be follow.

The problem in segregation of waste led the proposal to improve the waste segregation trash

bin. Therefore, we proposed to create a more advance trash bin which we call it; AI (Artificial

Intelligence) trash bin. The AI trash bin can detect the trash that it takes, if the waste being taken is

not appropriate to its label like the Bio to Non-Bio will cause an alarm to inform the person that he

put the wrong garbage.

Artificial intelligence (AI), the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to

perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently applied to the

project of developing systems endowed with the intellectual processes characteristic of humans,

such as the ability to reason, discover meaning, generalize, or learn from past experience.

If we have this advanced equipment it will be easier for us to do the work. And when we have AI

(Artificial intelligence) trash bin we can be taught to throw our trash in the right container because

the AI (Artificial Intelligence) Trash bin can not only detect the trash but it also scans the profile of

the student or anyone who throws trash in the wrong bin, it will automatically alarm and those who

throws trash in appropriate way will be punished so that they will not only be discipline in

throwing their waste, But then they will be responsible for their trash and learn to throw it in the

right trash can or trash bin.

understanding of how to dispose of trash in the right way. Other person throws garbage in its wrong

place they are not concerned about whether they follow the correct garbage disposal or not.

In this way, those collecting garbage will no longer have difficulty in segregating it because

there is an AI (Artificial Intelligence) trash bin that the garbage is already segregated. Our work

will be made easier and the percentage of piles of trash in our school will be reduced.
FINDINGS

TrashBot’s smart recycling technology

Recycling AI and robotics are revolutionizing waste and resource recovery. TrashBot is an

autonomous system that uses robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to detect and

separate landfills from recyclables.

AI and machine learning sorting

As soon as an item enters TrashBot, a perception system captures and identifies the item’s

image, through Machine Learning classifies the item by type of waste and diverts it to its

respective bin, whether it’s recyclable, organic, or landfill.

Data and automated waste audits

TrashBot captures high-quality data and generates analytics for on-demand, exportable waste

audits. With our intuitive dashboard users can monitor the bin’s capacity, track diversion rates,

notice trends, and make strategic decisions.

Your waste data is stored in the cloud (and accessible from selected devices), allowing your

smart bin fleet to become more intelligent over time. TrashBot also monitors its internal capacity

and triggers SMS or email notifications for the custodial team.

Higher Diversion Rates

Our smart bin helps Zero Waste facilities increase sorting accuracy to 95%, in comparison to

30% of conventional bins. TrashBot’s recycling AI eliminates the general public’s uncertainty

when throwing away recyclable items.

Cost-Effective Recycling

We often hear from facilities that their recycling bins’ contents end up in landfills – until

implementing TrashBot. Our smart bin improves diversion, meaning affordable recycling and

cost-effective environmental programs.

User Recycling Education

Our smart bin also features a large built-in screen and content management system. Leverage

TrashBot for advertising, educating the public about recycling best practices or communicating

your organization’s sustainability achievements.

Environmental Impact

A 2022 TrashBot pilot at one of the busiest airports in the world, showed that 40 TrashBots can

divert 417 tons of recyclables a year. This results in the abatement of 1,111.30 metric tons of

carbon dioxide equivalents, which is equal to taking hundreds of cars off the road.
Composting

TrashBot can increase waste composting by 200% or more. Often, packaging and compostable

food waste get mixed and sent to landfill, our data shows that if facilities replace the four most

popular packaging items, diversion can increase by 25%.

In conclusion, we can say that the importance of segregating waste is non-negotiable. The role

it plays in improving health and the environment is very important. We should not take it lightly.

Therefore, let us all spend some time every day putting our wastes in order. Waste segregation

benefits all and makes our cities sustainable and livable

Human ways of life have placed pressure on the environment and have caused imbalance in

the eco systems by the producing, consuming and wasting of natural resources. Most countries

evidently have major effects on the environment due to SW generation with economic

development since the natural resources are used, and waste and pollution are produced.

Therefore, the concern towards the management of solid waste as an integral part for sustainable

development has increased.

This study explored the importance of SWM for sustainable development with the concern of

new development process in HMC in Sri Lanka. There were four research objectives to be

achieved with the study. The first objective was to study the characteristics of solid waste

management practices in Hambantota Municipal council. The researcher investigated the

environmental impacts of solid waste management practices in Hambantota Municipal council

and assessed how waste management practices can contribute to sustain the development

processes in Hambantota District. Establishing an understanding of the perception amongst local

communities regarding solid waste management for sound environmental development was also

a concern.

In summary, the research findings revealed that there are significant issues with unauthorized

waste disposal practices due to the lack of proper waste management process. This has

significantly impacted on the natural environment and on Sound Environmental Development

have significantly affected the unauthorized waste disposal practices. Moreover, the absence of

sanitary land filling and inadequate processes by HISWMC are significant issues with SWM.

The absence of practical usage of regulation and laws is identified as a barrier to residents

engaging in proper waste management processes with recycling and waste separation because the

council could not enforce these practices. The lacks of knowledge, awareness and cooperation

have been identified.

It is clear that improper waste management practices have a significant impact on the natural

environment and sustainable development in the study area. Thus, awareness about SWM impact

on sound environmental development or/and sustainable development in seemingly low.

Therefore, it is important that the SWM should be developed from the primary level. Waste

storage and primary disposal are the dominant means of managing waste. Thus, it has caused

significant challenges in the study area. Therefore, waste separation from the household level,

proper storage, more efficient waste collection systems, and sustainable recovery and disposal

practices are identified as needed processes in the study area. Considering the nature and

components of waste generated by households and business places, the waste reduction, reuse,

recycling and composting processes would be more suitable in managing the challenge. These

management options should be integrated in a sustainable framework. Adequate consideration

should be given to monitoring processes. Public education and properly planned waste

management programs also need to be introduced into the current waste management system.

Especially awareness programmes must be conducted in order to improve the knowledge about

the importance of SWM for sound environmental development in the area. The authorities

should provide for the introduction of complimentary programs and policy development. The
researcher identified SWM as the backbone of sound environmental development. Therefore,

this research study contributes to knowledge by determining the importance of SWM for

sustainable development in the newly developing HMC areas. The strength of this research study

is the case study’s setting which is the newly developed area, HMC, Hambantota, Sri Lanka.

Further, this research study incorporates the views of the HMC community to explore their level

of understanding of environmental and sustainable development. This is strength because

community views have been largely examined with the research. Nevertheless, there is a need for

further scientific studies about the SWM process and its impact on the environment and

sustainable development.
RECOMMENDATION

The inappropriate way of

1) Why do we need a recycle bin or a trash bin?

2) Is it bad to not have a recycling bin or a trash bin?

3) What is the advantage of AI trash bin?

4) What is the disadvantage of AI trash bin?

5) What does recycling do to trash?

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