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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Urbanization, as presented above, presents a critical concern in the way such cities dispose of their waste since effective waste management helps control health, the environment, and the economy of a community. A clear visible difference between a clean, sustainable community and one plagued by pollution and disease can easily be observed in the presence or absence of effective waste management. On the other side, unmanaged wastes create massive environmental and health hazards. For example, a city like Mumbai generates 7,000 plus metric tons of waste every day, a major portion of which finds its way to landfills. The consequent waste pits attract pests, contaminate ground water, and also emit greenhouse gases, hence causing climatic disorders. In addition, poorly managed streams of waste tend to choke rivers and oceans where it directly influences marine life and the entire ecosystem. Proper waste disposal cuts down pollution, encourages recycling, and contributes to a cleanliness landscape of Indian urban areas. The cities, where the ranking of the cleanest cities of India under Swachh Bharat Mission includes Indore, show the benefits of properly structured waste management. It has helped increase reuse rates, cut down open dumping and increased public health. India finds itself in a serious waste management crisis, Indian cities supposedly generate 62 million tons annually and collect only 43 million, with less than 12 million processed. The gap leaves a concrete reason for changing policies toward waste, spreading awareness, and making citizens a part of the betterment of areas. Cleaner cities toward a healthy environment. #cleancities #wastemanagement #sustainableliving #urbanhealth #indiaswachhbharat #recyclingmatters #greencities #saveourplanet #ecofriendly #reducewaste

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