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  Green waste refers to the type of waste originating primarily from trees, plants, and associated elements such as branches, leaves, trenches, stems, and roots. It is essential to recognise that green waste is biodegradable. Proper disposal of green waste is imperative for several reasons. First, while it is true that green waste is biodegradable, it is also true that green waste can emit large amounts of greenhouse gases. It has been observed that when it is left in landfills for too long, it produces methane, which is a harmful greenhouse gas. This can also cause severe pollution in landfills. Second, whenever green waste is dumped in landfills, it consumes vast amounts of space that could have been used for some other purpose. Lastly, in a world facing resource depletion, it is crucial to utilise green waste to recover valuable materials, preventing wastage and aiding resource conservation. When we talk of green waste, the first and foremost use of this kind of waste that comes to

Waste management might seem like something that is over-discussed, but it is essential, not just in achieving sustainable development goals but also in improving public health. This article will discuss the benefits of waste management in terms of public health and how rubbish removal procedures can play a major role in enhancing public health.  Mitigation of Health Issues       Probably one of the direct benefits of waste management is the prevention of epidemic diseases. It is indeed true that when waste is not collected, it has the potential to accumulate in one place for too long. This place can further become a breeding ground for insects like flies, mosquitoes, and bugs, giving rise to diseases like malaria and dengue. In the past, there have been cases of osteoporosis and antivirus in humans because of irresponsible handling of organic waste on industry premises. Improperly disposing of waste can also lead to contamination of food as pests may come into contact with the fo