All of us produce waste, and each time, we wonder what exactly we can do about it. Now, here is a Calendar that tells you many things you may not even know earlier. It helps you to take up problems of solid waste in your own hands by knowing all about it: through laws that govern it, sectorial responsibilities, recycling and recyclers and lots of practical suggestions.

Citizen's Responsibilities : Citizens must segregate their garbage, they must be resposible for ensuring that it reaches the dust bins in segregated form, they must be resposible that it is thrown inside the bins. Apart from this, citizens should be additionally look at teaming up with local kabaris and waste pickers for even better recycling and cleanliness, because they are a clean locality's best friends.

Municipal Responsibilities : The municipality must ensure segregated bins, be responsible for proper transportation of the wastes to various composting plants and landfills and ensure that waste generators know of the rules. It must ensure that wastes are being processed and treated correctly. Many Municipalities in India now try to work with citizens and respond to their ideas and needs through local partnerships.

Pollution Control Authorities : They must ensure that waste handling does not cause pollution at any point during the cycle and monitor the various facilities that are set up in areas under its jurisdiction. Since many citizens also run to them for various assistance, it is also useful if they are able to advice or redirect persons.

These above-mentioned are only the basics, spelt out under the Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000. But it is still only a minimum. In fact, a greater proportion of waste can be recycled, a part of it composted, and only a small fraction discarded. There are other things that can be done, through working with nearby communities, at home or work.