Circular Waste Solutions

200+ Safai Mitras Receive MSWM Training in Muzaffarpur Circular Waste Solutions recently successfully concluded a capacity development workshop for over 200 Safai Mitras in Muzaffarpur, a project replication city. In partnership with the Muzaffarpur Municipal Corporation, the workshop guided and equipped all participants and stakeholders with the necessary training required for the efficient implementation of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) in the city.   The capacity development workshop followed an end-to-end instructional framework, detailing everything from door-to-door waste collection to segregating waste at source. Emphasis was additionally placed on the importance of maintaining appropriate standards for safety and hygiene for all involved in various waste management processes.   CWS congratulates all participants for a successful event! GIZ India MoEF&CC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Swachh Bharat Urban Swachh Survekshan Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action European Commission #capacitydevelopment #safaimitras #segregation #swachhsurvekshan

This winter season, when we reach for our warm cups of tea to help beat the cold December days, let’s ensure that we also contribute to the environment holistically and look for sustainable solutions to common problems.   Tea bags often include non-biodegradable plastic materials that are non-compostable and can contribute towards the accumulation of micro-plastics in soil and waterbodies when discarded inefficiently. This can be extremely harmful to human and animal health, as well as detrimental to various ecosystems.   This brewing environmental hazard can be neutralised by swapping your tea bags with loose tea leaves that you can store in any metal container. These are additionally easy to compost, which in turn improves soil health, boosting overall productivity.   As we reach the end of the year, let us pledge to continue to take small steps towards sustainable living, now, and in the new year.   CWS wishes you a very happy festive season! #sustainable #winter #festiveseason #december #climateaction GIZ India Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action European Commission MoEF&CC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Swachh Bharat Urban Swachh Survekshan

Community Engagement for Sustainable Solutions Circular Waste Solutions in partnership with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike conducted solid waste management awareness at ‘Krishi Mela 2024’ organised by the University of Agricultural Sciences-Bangalore at the Gandhi Krishi Vignan Kendra (GKVK) campus. The event was held from 14 November to 17 November 2024 with a total footfall of 34 lakhs. A stall was set up on behalf of the CWS project by GIZ with the support of its local implementation partner NGO - Mythri Sarva Seva Samithi. The stall was inaugurated by Mr.Appayyanna, Former Member, Bengaluru Rural Zilla Panchayat, and President of Milk Producers Cooperative, Bengaluru in presence of Mr. Hanumantharayappa, B.G, Senior Scientist, K.V.K. Hadonahalli; Mr. Anslem Rosario and Mr. Harish Babu S. from Mythri Sarva Seva Samithi; Mr. Mohammed Idris and Ms. Chandreyee Mitra from GIZ India. The stall showcased interactive sessions, live demonstrations, and informative displays, engaging citizens, children, students and farmers on source segregation of waste, composting and recycling. It emphasizes the importance of low carbon waste management solutions following the principles of circular economy. The stall successfully bridged knowledge gaps with practical solutions for sustainable waste management to the attendees. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) GIZ India European Commission Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action MoEF&CC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Swachh Bharat Urban Swachh Survekshan Mohammed Idris #sourcesegregation #wastemanagement #behaviourchange

Transforming Waste to Art: Panaji's 'Plastic Turtle' Raises Awareness about Plastic Pollution To raise awareness about the effects of plastic pollution on the environment, the Corporation of the City of Panaji, Goa, in collaboration with the Circular Waste Solutions project, implemented by GIZ, recently inaugurated a waste-to-art ‘Plastic Turtle’ installation. Made entirely of waste materials such as plastic bottles, it serves as a reminder of the effects of plastic pollution on the environment Plastic pollution is a threat to our biodiversity, endangering marine ecosystems and contaminating water bodies, which may eventually lead to habitat destruction. There are several easy yet essential ways to deal with plastic waste such as choosing sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics and practicing source segregation at home. Source segregation allows for the easier identification of dry recyclables, thus stops them from polluting the environment. GIZ India Swachh Bharat Urban Swachh Survekshan MoEF&CC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Goa Tourism Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action European Commission Drimson Fernandes #plasticpollution #gizindia #swachhbharaturban #swachhsurvekshan #sourcesegregation #singleuseplastic #wastetoart

Sustainability in Action: EPR Compliance Workshop in Panaji, Goa   The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with Circular Waste Solutions, GIZ, Social Lab Environmental Solutions, and Sampurn(e)arth Environmental Solutions is organising a workshop on “Facilitating Smooth EPR Compliance for Improved Sustainability Performance” in Panaji, Goa on the 25th of November this year.   Shri Anirudha Pandav, Lead Consultant at Social Lab and Mr. Drimson Fernandes, Climate Change Advisor at GIZ India, will share key insights, leading to an engaging discussion with all participants and stakeholders on the importance and benefits of EPR compliance.   The workshop is a significant step towards introducing sustainable industry practices through a heightened understanding of EPR, its regulatory framework, its challenges and all possible solutions. We invite and encourage your participation, especially all producers, importers, and brand owners from the plastic packaging industry.   We look forward to a fruitful event! Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) GIZ India Social Lab Environmental Solutions Sampurnearth EPR Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action European Commission MoEF&CC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Swachh Bharat Urban Swachh Survekshan Anirudha Pandav Drimson Fernandes

The Circular Waste Solutions project is thankful to the Goa Waste Management Corporation for the opportunity to co-host the owner discussion "Waste Management in Goa: A Public-Private Partnership Success Story" at IFAT India. The project looks forward to more such collaborations towards realising the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission. GIZ India Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action European Commission MoEF&CC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Swachh Bharat Urban Swachh Survekshan

According to a 2019-20 Central Pollution Control Board report, India generates 3.5 million metric tonnes of plastic waste annually. Toxins from accumulated SUP waste can leach into the ground, poisoning the underground water table and the surrounding soil. Since 2022, SUPs have been banned in India, but we can do much more to expedite our transition away from it.   This #November, let’s consciously pledge to swap SUP items with sustainable, durable, environmentally friendly, and long-lasting alternatives made from eco-friendly materials like glass, bamboo, or metal to support India’s efforts toward a cleaner and greener tomorrow. #MitigationActionFacility #singleuseplasticfree #ecofriendly #sustainable GIZ India Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action European Commission MoEF&CC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Swachh Bharat Mission Swachh Bharat Urban Swachh Survekshan

#October is the month of #festivals in #India, and as we gear up to celebrate with our friends and family let’s pledge to make our festivities more sustainable by adopting a few simple eco-friendly steps. #Gifting can go green this season with biodegradable, natural packaging materials such as banana leaves or reusable jute gift bags as #sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic packaging. Additionally, while favouring biodegradable decorations such as flowers and garlands to decorate your spaces is a good and environmentally mindful practice, consider taking this a step further and composting them after use. This is a simple and impactful practice to reduce waste, conserve natural resources, and yield nutrient-rich compost that is increasingly beneficial for soil health. Crucial steps to give back to our #environment in the midst of our celebrations! GIZ India MoEF&CC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action European Commission Swachh Bharat Urban Swachh Survekshan

Bengaluru takes up good practices to tackle waste. Introducing innovation in waste management, the Mitigation Action Facility-supported Circular Waste Solutions project, in collaboration with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), has been actively promoting good practices among Bengaluru’s residents over the past two years by empowering them to adopt sustainable actions. This includes source segregation promotion through the introduction of Unique Identification Codes for all residential households that allow BBMP supervisors to track compliance, citizen mobilisation to adopt practices like composting and alternatives to single-use plastics, and training of ULB collection staff. Embracing data-driven solutions, the project has integrated smart technologies to optimise waste collection processes, promoted sustainable menstruation, installed lane composters, and much more. Bengaluru emerges today as a pioneer in advancing circular solutions through active community participation and mutual benefit. GIZ India Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) MoEF&CC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Swachh Bharat Urban Swachh Survekshan Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action European Commission Jai Kumar Gaurav Mohammed Idris #bengaluru #mitigationactionfacility #cwsnama #wastemanagement #behaviourchange #swachhbharat #cleanliness #goodhabits #composting #sourcesegregation #circulareconomy #sustainability #sustainablemenstruation

Circular Waste Solutions organised a session titled "Opportunities & Challenges in Financing Private Sector Participation in Solid Waste Management" on October 16th at IFAT India. The session witnessed the participation of waste management experts, entrepreneurs, and representatives from MSME companies, banks, and financial institutions. The session also served as a match-making event where entrepreneurs and MSMEs got the opportunity to interact with various bankers regarding challenges and new funding avenues. GIZ India IFAT India SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action European Commission MoEF&CC Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Jai Kumar Gaurav Siddhant Malhotra Som Narayan Niranjan Demanna ↗️ Pravesh Khanna Rahul Nainani Sampath Kumar CA Shivangi Sultania