A Comprehensive Study on Clean and Green Programmes, Bio-Composting and Municipal Composting Practices: A Case Study of Pulivendula Municipality

The findings of the present study reveal that the Clean and Green Programmes implemented in Pulivendula Municipality have significantly enhanced public awareness and participation in sustainable solid waste management practices. Household-level waste segregation, community participation, and environmental education have contributed to improved cleanliness and efficient management of biodegradable waste, which is consistent with recent findings on community-based waste management approaches (United Nations Environment Programme [UNEP], 2024). The study further demonstrates that bio-composting and municipal composting practices have effectively converted organic waste into valuable compost, thereby reducing landfill dependency and promoting resource recovery. These findings support the circular economy concept, which emphasizes waste prevention, recycling, and composting as key strategies for sustainable urban development (UNEP, 2024). The results are also in agreement with UNEP et al. (2024), who reported that decentralized composting systems, strengthened municipal governance, and active citizen participation improve environmental quality while reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with organic waste disposal.

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