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Savita Hiremath
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
320
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction field-guide explores the history, science, and art of composting and sustainable waste management. Its central purpose is to empower readers to turn everyday waste into valuable resources, with practical, scalable solutions tailor-made for urban environments. It speaks to community volunteers, activists, students, SWM practitioners, and professionals who want to transform their surroundings. The tone is thoughtful, hopeful, and action-focused, balancing hands-on guidance with reflective insight.
Content is presented as a practical blend of theory and real-world application. It covers segregation, composting, and organic gardening/farming through accessible explanations, step-by-step workflows, and field-tested methods. The reading experience is engaging and grounded, helping readers connect concepts to concrete actions in neighborhoods and workplaces. Readers move through the material with templates, checklists, and scenario-based guidance that translate complex ideas into doable steps.
As an educational resource on sustainability and waste management, the book tackles waste streams, soil health, resource recovery, and urban farming principles. It teaches skills such as source-separation practices, setting up community composting, maintaining piles, troubleshooting, and planning scalable programs. Learning feels approachable and enjoyable thanks to clear explanations, practical diagrams, and actionable tips that invite hands-on experimentation and real-world results.
After finishing, readers gain a concrete, replicable approach to cutting waste and advancing sustainable living in dense urban spaces. It builds confidence to start or grow composting programs, engage communities, and incorporate environmental stewardship into everyday practice, leaving a lasting impression of possibility and impact.
Product Details
Author
Savita Hiremath
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
320
Language
English
SKU
9788195131723
ISBN
9788195131723
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3x25.4x4.7cm
Binding
Paperback
₹ 450