Is your city facing any issue such as landfill fire?

Is your city facing any issue such as landfill fire?

As per the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, only non-recyclable, non-biodegradable, & non-combustible waste should go to a sanitary landfill. But, due to lack of segregation, landfills receive mixed wastes, which include organic waste as well as ignitable material and plastics.

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Does your city have a debris recycling plant?

Does your city have a debris recycling plant?

In recent years, demand for urban housing & infra projects has led to a substantial increase in the amount of C&D waste generated in India. This waste accounts for a significant portion of the country’s overall waste, with 150MT of C&D waste generated annually, comprising 35% to 40% of global C&D waste.

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Swachh Survekshan Ranking:  City (government) Proposes, Citizen Disposes

Swachh Survekshan Ranking:  City (government) Proposes, Citizen Disposes

Citizen participation is a crucial factor in the Swachh Survekshan. It takes into account how aware and active the citizens are in their city. The objective of citizens validation is to motivate the local governments and the citizens to collectively be responsible for keeping the city clean. The sample flyer created by #nagrika provides information related to the direct questions asked to the citizens.

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Big Ideas in Small Cities: Sustainable Solutions for Waste Management

Big Ideas in Small Cities: Sustainable Solutions for Waste Management

Innovative city solutions based on their context while also incorporating the common good practices such as enforcement of rules, imposing fines, creating awareness and building capacity of their human resources. Vengurla created a statement by converting its dump yard into a park to show the level of commitment towards cleaning the city. Allappuzha utilised a mix of technological innovation and community mobilisation and produced successful models of low cost household and community composting solutions. Ambikapur nurtured women-led SHGs and made them key to the waste management process. Through their waste management programs, small cities and towns across the country show us how collaboration, innovation, and addressing the context can create lasting change in our communities.

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