Waste Management

Also, Tambaram Municipal Corporation would be soon constructing 20 sheds for micro-composting under a budget of ₹6.6 crore to tackle its waste at the source.

Hike, and spread the word of responsible waste management, if you truly love nature!

For her unparalleled contribution to society and environment, Sudha Singh was recently bestowed with Sri F.B. Nigam Memorial Award by Navratan Foundation.

From suave bags fashioned from tetra paks, denim and other textile wastes to fancy tea coasters made using motherboards and vinyl records, Rimagined’s range of upcycled products is indeed a revelation.

Indian scientists have investigated the gut of earthworms to get an insight into why they are so efficient in helping decomposition. They have found that the gut of earthworms provides an ideal environment for a variety of cellulose-degrading bacteria cause of which they are able to convert organic waste.

On a daily basis, it is reported that Meghalaya generates over 500 hundred tonnes of garbage, out of which its capital city, Shillong, roughly accounts for a staggering 150 tonnes alone!

A collaborative effort between non-profits, multinationals, local government, big government and citizens crafted Devanahalli's transformation into an open defecation free town.

Apart from setting up collection bins and PET bottle-crushing machines at public places in Mumbai, the BMC will soon be starting a toll-free helpline for its new plastic pick-up service.

The eco-friendly family also uses homemade concoctions to clean floors and toilet pots!

A new plan, centered around Belahalli and involving new technology, is currently being implemented.