Waste Experts on solving India's Garbage Problem, Health Risks of Garbage, Business ideas & more

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Check out the organizations that are making a difference in the waste sector:
1. Saahas zero Waste- https://saahaszerowaste.com/
2. Hasiru Dala innovations- https://hasirudalainnovations.com/
3. Helpline number of Hasiru Dala Innovations- 9742112362

From mountains to cities, India's waste problem is increasing. India is now one of the biggest waste generators of the world.

65- 70 million tonnes of waste we produce every year is posting a thread to health and environment.

But what can we do this huge problem?
In this episode we talk two circular economy and waste management experts about:

Chapter 1: The Waste Crisis in India
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Current Situation
01:31 Introducing the Guests

Chapter 2: Understanding Waste Management
13:01 Organic, recyclable, and sanitary waste explained.Importance of segregation at the source.
14:45 Segregation and Its Challenges
26:42 Role of Municipalities, urban local bodies and panchayats in waste management.

Chapter 3: The Informal Sector
28:49 The critical role of waste pickers in waste management and their challenges.
31:25 Efforts to integrate waste pickers into formal waste management systems,

Chapter 4: Innovative Waste Management Solutions
32:14 Services offered by Hasiru Dala, Circular Communities and Events
44:07 The concept of Extended Producer Responsibility and its implementation in India.
45:59 Social Inclusion Model, informal sector workers in the waste
management supply chain.

Chapter 5: Impact Stories
54:03 Waste Pickers Becoming Entrepreneurs
57:32 Community Impact, The broader impact of waste management initiatives on communities & the environment.

Chapter 6: The Economics of Waste Management
67:12 Opportunities in waste management & startups
85:52 Technological advancements, Innovations in Waste Management

Chapter 7: Cultural Shifts and Consumer Behavior
01:20:41 Changing Attitudes towards waste and the importance of consumer responsibility.
01:39:12 Conscious Consumption, role of consumers in reducing waste

Chapter 8: Practical Steps for Individuals and Businesses
01:44:28 Practical steps individuals can take to manage waste responsibly
01:48:45 Guidance for small-scale industries and businesses to implement waste management practices.

Chapter 9: Promising Examples and Future Directions
01:54:29 Successful Cities such as Udupi and Indore.
01:59:01 Hopeful Signs, Positive trends and initiatives that indicate progress


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