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E Newsletter from Sukuki Exnora 7-1-29/B/4, Leelanagar Begumpet, Hyderabad-500016, INDIA F e b r u a r y , 2014 Volume 2, Issue 2

1.From the Founder's Desk

With waste production number going through the roof, it is every individuals responsibility to minimize the waste. So, segre gation from the source is a major challenge. There are tons of waste lying around carelessly thrown into landfills which go into lakes, nalas and other water bodies. We need solutions and solution providers. Introducing in this issue Eco quiz World.& Terms to ponder Enjoy reading

2. Express Yourself

SEGREGATE THE WASTE- APPLY 5 RS (REDUCE, REFUSE, REUSE, RECYCLE & RETHINK) IN DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES.

Recycling creates jobs, helps build a stronger economy and is a way of life. 82 million tons of waste recycled in 2006 is equivalent to taking 36 million cars off the road for one full year. It requires more energy to manufacture a brand new aluminum car than it does to recycle 20 aluminum cans. If we do not dispose of the waste in a more systematic manner, more than 1400 sq. km of land, which is the size of the city of Delhi, would be required in the country by the year 2047 to dispose of it.The safest means of disposing of the most toxic wastes: organic solvents, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and oil-base compounds is through Industrial high temperature incineration. E-waste inventory is expected to be 8,00,000 tonnes by 2012 in our country.Even from the health point of view it is better to segregate waste at source.

3. ECO QUIZ WORLD

This Eco Quiz world would create interest in environmental field and stretches our mind to new horizon of thought and learning. Try to solve or look for answers in March 2014 Newsletter
1. Garbage can be put under four categories: organic, toxic, soiled, and recyclable. Of the organic waste, this forms an important part. a. Plastic bags b. Vegetable peels c. Glass 2. One of the following is a hazardous waste that is generated in the house. a. Leftover foodstuff b. Old batteries c. Plastic bags 3. Direct exposure to two chemicals in hazardous waste can cause death. Name them. a. Mercury and arsenic b. Cyanide and sulphur c. Mercury and cyanide 4. Landfills are the sites for the disposal of solid waste. While building a landfill it is very essential to take one of the following factors into consideration. a. Below the groundwater level b. Above the groundwater level c. In a groundwater source 5 .People all over the world have thought of innovative ideas for use of waste. One man in India, Nek Chand, has developed an exquisite artwork from garbage, a rock garden in this city. a. Chennai b. Lucknow c. Chandigarh

4.Green Initiative
We will lay road to the sustenance of the Green drive Taken up by HMDA along with many IT companies, NGOs , school children and other establishments to protect our Lakes to give Awareness on waste segregation and informing its importance to all. This green initiative and Environment sustainability These Green Enthusiasts on Saturday 25th Jan 2014, came together to be a part of green rally and educate residents around T.L.Kapaida lane the importance of segregating the waste and following the 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse , Recycle) with respect to waste management. In lieu to this childrens of Delhi School of Excellence Banjara Hills, started a rally commencing from the main road opposite NIMS at 10 am and holding plac cards marched till the Maruti show room lane on Raj Bhavan road. They were accompanied by Mrs. Padma Nandyal. A stage was set up where many executives of the IT organization not only participated but also pledged that they would think before throwing any waste anywhere on the road side and be a part of clean Hyderabad. Amrit Apt residents talked about their new initiative started in the apartment with respect to waste segregation. The school kids put up a lovely skit on waste segregation which indeed was an eye opener for many viewers and which changed their thinking perspective. After the skit Sukuki Exnora (NGO) invited the area corporator Mr. Mahesh Yadav to present uniforms and other associated material , tricycle to Subraks( rag pickers) who collect the waste from every apartment in this area. Later Sukuki Exnora presented a full kit for roof garden to Amrit apartments in kapadia lane for growing vegetables. Report by Ms.Jayshri Sriram (Green Enthusiast)

Waste is not waste but a misplaced resource.

5. Our Herbal Treasure Neem- Azadirachta Indica

Neem products have medicinal properties that prove to be anthelmintic, antifungal, anti-diabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fertility and sedative. Patients suffering from chicken pox are recommended to sleep on neem leaves. The paste of neem leaves is applied on skin to treat acne. Various parts of the tree are used to protect stored roots and tubers from potato moth. Neem is used in vitiated conditions of pitta, hyperdipsia, leprosy, skin diseases, eczema, leucoderma, pruritus, intermittent fever, wounds, ulcers, burning sensation, tumors, tubercular glands, anorexia, vomiting, dyspepsia, intestinal worms, hepatopathy, cough, bronchitis, inflammation and fatigue. Fresh neem leaves are mixed with grains and cereals before storing them, ensure that the latter do not get spoilt.
sarva roga nivarini, meaning the curer of all ailments

6. Terms to ponder Biodegradable waste includes organic waste, for example, kitchen waste, vegetables, fruits, flowers, leaves from the garden, and paper. Most of the biodegradable waste is household waste that is generated daily and amounts to a large percentage of all waste. Agricultural waste is also biodegradable in nature. Such waste is also known as organic waste and decomposes very fast, causing harm to the environment and health. The best way of disposal of this waste is through the method of composting. Non-Biodegradable: A large amount of wastes that are generated by industries are formed of substances, which cannot be easily broken down by the microorganisms. These substances are called non-biodegradable. The plastic we use to make polythene bags is an example of a non-biodegradable substance. Microorganisms do not eat up these plastics and they choke the soil as no water and air is able to reach it. Slowly, the soil turns barren and devoid of life. Did you know that a polythene bag could take as much as 30 years to disintegrate? Incineration is the most practical method of disposal of hazardous and toxic waste as these items cannot be disposed of in the landfill sites nor can they be composted or recycled. These waste items are highly toxic and could cause serious damage to life. Through the process of incineration, waste is burnt in large furnaces. At the end of the process, all that is left behind is ash.

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