Turning waste into wealth for 1000 households

Summary

Engaging 1000 households in solid waste management, thereby improving the living environment for poor people as well as rejuvenating soil and safeguarding agricultural biodiversity.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

With industrialisation and urbanisation, the quantity of waste is increasing and the composition of waste is becoming more diversified. Today, waste in India is being burnt or dumped; either producing hazardous smoke or leeching into the soil and water. Implementing solid waste management schemes in Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, would mobilise entire communities around the waste-issue, while offering a simple solution for how to turn "waste into wealth" - e.g. vermicomposting and recycling.

How will this project solve this problem?

We will implement solid waste management schemes where the community is mobilised and learns the importance of segregating their household waste. The waste will be collected and processed through e.g. composting, biogas, recycling, etc.

Potential Long Term Impact

The project will manage the waste of 1000 households in an environmentally sustainable manner, thereby improving the local environment. It will also give employment to 10-15 individuals, and especially to women, from marginalised sections of society.

Project Message

This project is an excellent example of sustainable development amongst the poorest. It has multiple effects on the community – environmental protection and empowerment of poor communities and women.
- Mr Nachiappan Amuthasekaran, Chief Project Coorfinator

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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