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Can India Solve It's Massive Garbage Problem? What can we do?

23 Jun 2024

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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 About The Better India Show Our mission is to empower #1CroreBetterIndians with knowledge to enrich lives and uplift India. Hosted by Dhimant Parekh, each episode features deep dives with entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders addressing India's complex issues like Climate Action, mental health, fitness & Well being, financial health, education, and jobs. Watch other episodes of the The Better India Show Water- https://youtu.be/qQ1TcQQ-wig Climate change: https://youtu.be/QFnu2iJweLM Education & AI: https://youtu.be/ORDcml9RYas Cybercrime : https://youtu.be/Xp8mIaTE378 Mental Health: https://youtu.be/FnkM13YqstM Subscribe Us Now : https://www.youtube.com/thebetterindia Follow us for more: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebetterindia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebetterindia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebetterindia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebetterindia/ Website: https://www.thebetterindia.com/

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