Ensuring that no untreated water is released into the Yamuna, the Noida Authority will now treat 100 million litres of sewage water a day to cater to the increasing number of high-rise apartments, biodiversity parks and green belts!
“My life’s message is that you can work for the betterment of any society, no matter your age, nationality or educational background,” says 70-year-old Caron Rawnsley. #Respect #RealLifeHero #Heritage
"We are saving about 2-3 tankers worth of water every day. And each of the initiatives has inspired residents to go greener—a total saving of Rs 9 lakh in one year is proof of that.”
“What would happen if the city had to pay to receive rainfall?” The trio from Gurugram brainstormed over this question while stuck in traffic due to heavy rains. Today, they are helping Siemens, Tata, and the governments of Delhi and Uttarakhand harvest rain by using recycled plastic!
Not only has this simple initiative saved 1.4 lakh CO2 emissions, it has also increased the income of rag pickers by 25 per cent - a win-win for the planet as well as its people!
Reports suggest that Bengaluru has about 10 lakh cars. It is estimated that 10 crore liters of water per week is used for car washing alone. This is equivalent to emptying the Bellandur Lake 50 times!
Awarded the Danish Water Air Food Award 2018 for offering an effective sustainable solution, Thrissur's 'Mazhapolima' initiative could teach cities like Bengaluru and Chennai a thing or two about protecting their groundwater. #WaterActionDecade #ActOnClimateChange #Kerala #Inspiration
Solutions like rainwater harvesting, agroforestry and recharge wells that root on sustainability are already helping farmers sustain throughout the year.
Did you know that showerheads use seven litres of water per minute? From reusing pasta water to opting for less water-intensive grains, here are simple steps you can follow every day to save water.