Waste Management

“We told them how they were all silent environmentalists, And they deserve their place in society,'' says the woman whose initiative is helping BBMP save Rs 83 crores annually!

“Instead of questioning and thinking critically, school kids in India blindly accept what’s taught to them. My aim is to change that.”

From forming a strong client base across India to selling his works in countries like Singapore, Italy and the United States, Deval Verma’s uncanny artistry has travelled far and wide.

No idea what to do with old batteries, gadgets, and appliances? Here are 4 easy & eco-friendly ways to dispose of electronic and electrical waste in India!

"Instead of allowing scrap waste to land up in a landfill, we thought why not start a business around it," say the five engineering graduates who call themselves the 'trashmen' of #Chennai! #CleanIndia

Dr Mani, who has spent almost four decades in the teaching profession, says, “I retire next year in October and in an attempt to do something meaningful at the time of my retirement I toyed with the idea of setting up a crockery bank in college.”

India generates about 2 million tonnes of electronic waste per year behind only the United States, China, Japan and Germany. Only 1.5 % of the total e-waste gets recycled.

"We removed over ten truckloads of garbage and renovated the place. Now, parents with their kids, pet parents with their dogs and especially the elderly of the area frequent the park every day."

Bananas soaked in water for flowers, eggshells and jaggery for plants, and more - these simple ideas have helped Pauline grow over 50 types of veggies, fruits and flowers on her terrace!

“The problem with the 2 million tons of waste generated in the country is that over 90 per cent of this ends up in the informal sector with no safety or procedure,” says Achitra Borgohain the founder of Binbag.