New Delhi, July 28, 2024: The Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) has successfully completed the fifth phase of its innovative waste management initiative, SORT (Segregation of Waste for Recycling and Treatment), in Delhi that focuses on the community's participation in mindful waste disposal, emphasizing the critical importance of social responsibility in waste management.
Launched two decades ago, IPCA has made a substantial impact on efficient waste management in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Over the past year, the decentralized waste management project has been implemented across 90 residential societies and 30 institutions. Through this initiative, IPCA has not only prevented waste from reaching landfills but has also produced over 150,000 kilograms of organic compost, highlighting the significance of community involvement in sustainable waste management.
This initiative is part of a CSR program by the Motherson Group, which focuses on recycling and co-processing organic waste. IPCA has successfully installed Aerobins which is a revolutionary composter designed to transform organic waste into compost within 40 days, providing an efficient solution for reducing organic waste and producing high-quality compost.
Comprehensive training on waste management practices have been provided to different stakeholders across these societies and institutions. The project has significantly raised awareness about the importance of compost production and has also channelised the plastic waste for recycling.
Over the years, IPCA has completed SORT projects in more than 350 societies across major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore. Remarkably, in Delhi NCR alone, the initiative has reduced the volume of waste reaching landfills by 1,049 metric tons, demonstrating its effectiveness in promoting sustainable practices.
The highlight of the event was a theatrical act on environment conservation theme"Bahut Kuch Baaki Hai" by Venera Studios.
Addressing the audience at the completion ceremony, Ashish Jain, Director of IPCA, stated, “While environmental challenges have grown over the past two decades, it is encouraging to witness increased community involvement in socially responsible initiatives. Such engagement is crucial in achieving the Zero Waste status and signifies a revolutionary change in societal attitudes toward waste management.”
The ceremony was graced by Dr Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor, DTU; Dr Naresh Kumar, Joint Commissioner, MCG, Gurugram; Dr Arun Kansal, Director, ICWMR; Manish Meena, ITS, Director, Department of telecommunications, GOI; Shambhu Nath Pal, Assistant Commissioner, Central Zone, MCD; and several distinguished personalities, showcasing the community's commitment to environmental sustainability.
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