Erilliskeräystä
Erilliskeräystä, also known as special collection, is a waste management practice where waste is collected separately from regular household waste. This method is designed to improve waste management efficiency, reduce contamination, and facilitate recycling. Erilliskeräystä is commonly used for specific types of waste, such as paper, glass, plastic, and organic waste.
The process typically involves the following steps:
1. Separation: Waste is sorted at the source, either by the producer or the consumer, into different
2. Collection: Separated waste is collected using specialized vehicles and containers.
3. Processing: Collected waste is transported to a processing facility, where it is sorted, cleaned, and prepared
Erilliskeräystä has several benefits, including:
- Reduced contamination of recyclables, which improves the quality of recycled materials.
- Lower transportation costs, as smaller volumes of waste are transported.
- Increased recycling rates, which conserves natural resources and reduces the need for raw materials.
- Environmental benefits, as less waste ends up in landfills and incinerators.
However, erilliskeräystä also has its challenges, such as the need for public education and awareness, the
Erilliskeräystä is widely used in many countries, including Finland, where it is a key component of