Zero waste is a philosophy that aims to redesign resource life cycles so that all products are reused and nothing is sent to landfills or incinerators. The document discusses various zero waste plans and initiatives adopted by different cities and countries around the world, including New Zealand becoming the first country to adopt a national zero waste policy. It also outlines steps involved in zero waste management like avoiding, reducing, reusing, and recycling waste.
The document summarizes the City of Sydney's Zero Waste Initiative. The initiative aims to reduce waste sent to landfill by promoting avoidance, reuse, and recycling. Key goals are to reduce total waste by 3% annually and achieve a 66% resource recovery rate by 2014. Projects include education workshops, recycling programs, and a marketing campaign using slogans like "Think before you bin it" to raise awareness. Program evaluation assesses metrics like event attendance and website traffic. Recommendations include expanding food waste programs and conducting more research on brand awareness and behavior change.
The 3Rs refer to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and are at the heart of the global green movement. Reduce means using fewer resources and producing less waste. Reuse means using items repeatedly through alternative uses. Recycle means converting waste materials into reusable materials. Practicing the 3Rs can help save natural resources, reduce pollution, save money, and create a greener environment.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECT at KALUTHARA(KALUTHARA URBAN COUNCIL)
A presentation Done by the 1st Year Students (Group 2) of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura for the Environmental Chemistry Assignment..
Waste management project proposal for sri lankaLahiru Dilshan
This is a project that was carried out to find methods and possible ways to implement a waste management system in Sri Lanka especially for urban areas.
This is the presentation and the report is in the following link
https://www.slideshare.net/Lahiru_Dilshan/waste-management-project-proposal-for-sri-lanka
Solid waste management involves the collection, treatment and disposal of solid waste. The document discusses various aspects of solid waste management including definitions of solid waste and SWM. It describes sources and types of waste as well as common collection and disposal methods like landfilling, incineration, compaction and pyrolysis. A case study on SWM in Mumbai outlines the waste generation, collection processes and disposal methods used. The objectives and importance of effective SWM are also highlighted.
This document discusses waste management and recycling. It defines different types of waste and explains why recycling is important. Recycling helps reduce impacts on the environment like climate change and pollution. It also saves resources by reusing materials rather than extracting new raw materials. The document recommends segregating waste into dry and wet categories. Dry waste like plastic, metal, and paper can be recycled. Wet waste from food should be composted to make fertilizer. Proper separation and collection of different waste types enables effective recycling.
Zero waste is a philosophy that aims to redesign resource life cycles so that all products are reused and nothing is sent to landfills or incinerators. The document discusses various zero waste plans and initiatives adopted by different cities and countries around the world, including New Zealand becoming the first country to adopt a national zero waste policy. It also outlines steps involved in zero waste management like avoiding, reducing, reusing, and recycling waste.
The document summarizes the City of Sydney's Zero Waste Initiative. The initiative aims to reduce waste sent to landfill by promoting avoidance, reuse, and recycling. Key goals are to reduce total waste by 3% annually and achieve a 66% resource recovery rate by 2014. Projects include education workshops, recycling programs, and a marketing campaign using slogans like "Think before you bin it" to raise awareness. Program evaluation assesses metrics like event attendance and website traffic. Recommendations include expanding food waste programs and conducting more research on brand awareness and behavior change.
The 3Rs refer to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and are at the heart of the global green movement. Reduce means using fewer resources and producing less waste. Reuse means using items repeatedly through alternative uses. Recycle means converting waste materials into reusable materials. Practicing the 3Rs can help save natural resources, reduce pollution, save money, and create a greener environment.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECT at KALUTHARA(KALUTHARA URBAN COUNCIL)
A presentation Done by the 1st Year Students (Group 2) of the Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura for the Environmental Chemistry Assignment..
Waste management project proposal for sri lankaLahiru Dilshan
This is a project that was carried out to find methods and possible ways to implement a waste management system in Sri Lanka especially for urban areas.
This is the presentation and the report is in the following link
https://www.slideshare.net/Lahiru_Dilshan/waste-management-project-proposal-for-sri-lanka
Solid waste management involves the collection, treatment and disposal of solid waste. The document discusses various aspects of solid waste management including definitions of solid waste and SWM. It describes sources and types of waste as well as common collection and disposal methods like landfilling, incineration, compaction and pyrolysis. A case study on SWM in Mumbai outlines the waste generation, collection processes and disposal methods used. The objectives and importance of effective SWM are also highlighted.
This document discusses waste management and recycling. It defines different types of waste and explains why recycling is important. Recycling helps reduce impacts on the environment like climate change and pollution. It also saves resources by reusing materials rather than extracting new raw materials. The document recommends segregating waste into dry and wet categories. Dry waste like plastic, metal, and paper can be recycled. Wet waste from food should be composted to make fertilizer. Proper separation and collection of different waste types enables effective recycling.
Solid Waste Recycling For A Sustainable Worldgtwaddell
The document discusses potential dangers from solid waste and recyclable materials generated at facilities. It outlines various materials that require special handling or are considered hazardous waste, such as pressurized containers, storage containers, asbestos, PCBs, fluorescent lights, electronic waste, batteries and lead. The document emphasizes the importance of properly identifying, handling, storing and disposing of these materials to protect human and environmental health and comply with regulations. It discusses tools and programs for materials exchanges and recycling to promote more sustainable waste management practices.
The document outlines a school's recycling program and goals to help the environment. It discusses introducing recycling bins for paper and plastic bottles. The plan is to collect these materials weekly and have a large bin in the parking lot for collection. Later other items like batteries, electronics, and cardboard will be recycled. Reducing waste and energy use are also encouraged to help create a more environmentally friendly school.
Waste is Wealth: depending on how it is managed and utilized.Dr. Joshua Zake
This is a policy brief highlighting key issues and respective policy and practice change recommendations to advance sustainable waste management along the generation chain in Uganda.
The document discusses various aspects of waste management, including definitions of waste and waste management. It describes different types of waste such as solid waste and liquid waste. For solid waste, it covers classification, collection methods, and disposal methods such as composting, recycling, and landfilling. For liquid waste, it discusses sources and types, and technological options for disposal at the household level including kitchen gardens with and without piped root zone systems.
The Zero Waste Project aims at developing an integrated resources management in the production processes; with the aim to maximize raw materials and energy. Then, when is reduced the waste generation, The management includes alternatives treatments to recover, to recycle and to compost waste, increasing the amount of materials and resources to re-use them and incorporate them in recycling systems and processes that act as drivers of economic activity and sustainable development of the regions.
The document discusses solid waste management. It defines various terms related to solid waste like ash, biodegradable material, composting, disposal, landfilling, leachate, and municipal solid waste (MSW). It describes the composition, characteristics, collection methods, and treatment/disposal methods of solid waste. The common treatment/disposal methods discussed are composting, incineration, and landfilling. It provides details on composting methods like trench composting, windrow composting, and mechanical composting.
This document discusses solid waste management. It defines solid waste and provides classifications of municipal solid waste including garbage, rubbish, ashes, demolition waste, and more. It also describes hazardous waste. The document outlines the key components of solid waste management systems including waste identification and minimization, collection, segregation, storage, transportation, treatment, energy recovery, and disposal. It provides details on collection services and discusses processing and disposal methods like compaction, incineration, and landfilling.
The document discusses waste management, which includes collecting, transporting, processing, disposing and monitoring waste materials produced by human activity. It notes that rapid industrialization in India has led to depletion and pollution of natural resources due to huge amounts of hazardous waste. Sustainable waste management is vital for protecting the environment and enabling sustainable socioeconomic development. The document then provides details on various waste treatment and utilization techniques discussed in the book.
The document discusses recycling processes and benefits. It explains that recycling involves collecting, sorting, cleaning and processing materials like glass, plastic and metal to manufacture new products. Recycling reduces waste in landfills and the environmental impacts of extracting raw materials while also lowering carbon dioxide emissions. The document provides tips for recycling at home and reusing items, as well as highlighting the importance of purchasing recycled goods to complete the recycling loop.
This document discusses solid waste management practices in India. It provides an overview of waste generation rates in India from 2011 to 2041. It covers the key aspects of solid waste management - collection, segregation, transportation, treatment and disposal. Some best practices from cities in India and other countries are highlighted, including initiatives around waste reduction, recycling, composting, and converting waste to fuel. Newer technologies for waste processing like aerobic granular sludge are also discussed. The challenges around e-waste and liquid waste management are reviewed.
The document discusses the concept of zero waste, which aims to minimize waste generation and maximize resource value. Zero waste is a philosophy that redesigns product life cycles so that all materials are reused. Products are designed for reuse through a "cradle to cradle" model rather than a linear "cradle to grave" model. The 3Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - are emphasized to achieve zero waste goals.
This document provides an overview of waste management. It begins with definitions of waste and discusses the history of waste disposal from ancient times to the present. It describes the different types of waste including solid waste, sewage, and sullage. Methods of solid waste storage, collection, and disposal are outlined including dumping, controlled tipping, incineration, composting, and others. The Bangalore and mechanical methods of composting are explained in detail.
The town of Kamikatsu, Japan has established itself as a zero waste town by implementing an extensive waste sorting and recycling program. Residents sort their waste into 45 categories and place them in the proper bins. Through these efforts, the town achieved an 81% waste recycling rate in 2016 and serves as a model for other communities pursuing zero waste goals.
What is Recycling: 7 Benefits of RecyclingPacebutler
This presentation defines recycling as a process, a choice, and as a way of life. It also outlines the 7 basic benefits of recycling to individuals, society, and the environment.
This document provides an overview of different types of waste, sources of waste, and approaches to waste management. It discusses solid waste, liquid waste, hazardous waste, biomedical waste, and e-waste. For each type of waste, it outlines generation sources, health and environmental impacts, and management strategies like reduction, collection, treatment and disposal. It notes that waste management in India faces challenges like lack of segregation, expertise, funding, and community participation. Proper waste handling requires coordinated efforts from individuals, local governments and improved infrastructure.
Solid waste disposal methods were presented. Solid waste is defined as useless and unwanted solid products from human activities. There are eight main sources of solid waste including municipal, industrial, and medical wastes. Sewage consists of wastewater from homes and businesses. Common solid waste disposal methods presented included sanitary landfills, incineration, and composting. Sanitary landfills involve burying waste in trenches where microorganisms break it down over time. Incineration reduces waste volumes but has high costs. Composting separates organic waste which can be used as fertilizer.
Your community can play a role in preserving resources, reducing waste, and spreading the word about the importance of recycling. View our infographic about waste management solutions.
The document discusses waste management. It defines wastes and discusses different types of wastes such as solid, liquid, biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and hazardous wastes. It covers sources of wastes from households, commerce, industry, agriculture, and fisheries. Effects of waste and methods of management like disposal, recycling, and waste-to-energy are described. Key concepts in waste management like the waste hierarchy, extended producer responsibility, and polluter pays principle are also summarized.
Waste management refers to the activities of collecting, transporting, and disposing of or recycling waste materials. In India, 62 million tons of waste is generated annually, much of which is improperly disposed of. Effective waste management systems follow the waste hierarchy of reducing, reusing, recycling, and properly disposing of or converting remaining waste. Improving waste management practices can help curb pollution, health impacts, and other environmental issues caused by unchecked waste generation and disposal.
This document discusses ways for individuals to be more eco-friendly in their daily lives. It provides tips for conserving water and energy at home, limiting waste, choosing sustainable foods, using natural lighting and ventilation, favoring active transportation over cars when possible, and replacing incandescent lightbulbs with more efficient options. The conclusion emphasizes that small, simple changes can make a positive environmental impact and benefit future generations.
At The Better Earthlings, we produce informative, educational blogs on various waste and recycle-related topics.
We prepare data-driven blogs on Sustainable development, zero-waste projects, waste management solutions, rainwater harvesting, vertical gardens, solar panel systems, and many more.
We also do Awareness Programs, write Educational Blogs, and tree plantation programs in West Bengal, to promote eco-friendly living.
Solid Waste Recycling For A Sustainable Worldgtwaddell
The document discusses potential dangers from solid waste and recyclable materials generated at facilities. It outlines various materials that require special handling or are considered hazardous waste, such as pressurized containers, storage containers, asbestos, PCBs, fluorescent lights, electronic waste, batteries and lead. The document emphasizes the importance of properly identifying, handling, storing and disposing of these materials to protect human and environmental health and comply with regulations. It discusses tools and programs for materials exchanges and recycling to promote more sustainable waste management practices.
The document outlines a school's recycling program and goals to help the environment. It discusses introducing recycling bins for paper and plastic bottles. The plan is to collect these materials weekly and have a large bin in the parking lot for collection. Later other items like batteries, electronics, and cardboard will be recycled. Reducing waste and energy use are also encouraged to help create a more environmentally friendly school.
Waste is Wealth: depending on how it is managed and utilized.Dr. Joshua Zake
This is a policy brief highlighting key issues and respective policy and practice change recommendations to advance sustainable waste management along the generation chain in Uganda.
The document discusses various aspects of waste management, including definitions of waste and waste management. It describes different types of waste such as solid waste and liquid waste. For solid waste, it covers classification, collection methods, and disposal methods such as composting, recycling, and landfilling. For liquid waste, it discusses sources and types, and technological options for disposal at the household level including kitchen gardens with and without piped root zone systems.
The Zero Waste Project aims at developing an integrated resources management in the production processes; with the aim to maximize raw materials and energy. Then, when is reduced the waste generation, The management includes alternatives treatments to recover, to recycle and to compost waste, increasing the amount of materials and resources to re-use them and incorporate them in recycling systems and processes that act as drivers of economic activity and sustainable development of the regions.
The document discusses solid waste management. It defines various terms related to solid waste like ash, biodegradable material, composting, disposal, landfilling, leachate, and municipal solid waste (MSW). It describes the composition, characteristics, collection methods, and treatment/disposal methods of solid waste. The common treatment/disposal methods discussed are composting, incineration, and landfilling. It provides details on composting methods like trench composting, windrow composting, and mechanical composting.
This document discusses solid waste management. It defines solid waste and provides classifications of municipal solid waste including garbage, rubbish, ashes, demolition waste, and more. It also describes hazardous waste. The document outlines the key components of solid waste management systems including waste identification and minimization, collection, segregation, storage, transportation, treatment, energy recovery, and disposal. It provides details on collection services and discusses processing and disposal methods like compaction, incineration, and landfilling.
The document discusses waste management, which includes collecting, transporting, processing, disposing and monitoring waste materials produced by human activity. It notes that rapid industrialization in India has led to depletion and pollution of natural resources due to huge amounts of hazardous waste. Sustainable waste management is vital for protecting the environment and enabling sustainable socioeconomic development. The document then provides details on various waste treatment and utilization techniques discussed in the book.
The document discusses recycling processes and benefits. It explains that recycling involves collecting, sorting, cleaning and processing materials like glass, plastic and metal to manufacture new products. Recycling reduces waste in landfills and the environmental impacts of extracting raw materials while also lowering carbon dioxide emissions. The document provides tips for recycling at home and reusing items, as well as highlighting the importance of purchasing recycled goods to complete the recycling loop.
This document discusses solid waste management practices in India. It provides an overview of waste generation rates in India from 2011 to 2041. It covers the key aspects of solid waste management - collection, segregation, transportation, treatment and disposal. Some best practices from cities in India and other countries are highlighted, including initiatives around waste reduction, recycling, composting, and converting waste to fuel. Newer technologies for waste processing like aerobic granular sludge are also discussed. The challenges around e-waste and liquid waste management are reviewed.
The document discusses the concept of zero waste, which aims to minimize waste generation and maximize resource value. Zero waste is a philosophy that redesigns product life cycles so that all materials are reused. Products are designed for reuse through a "cradle to cradle" model rather than a linear "cradle to grave" model. The 3Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle - are emphasized to achieve zero waste goals.
This document provides an overview of waste management. It begins with definitions of waste and discusses the history of waste disposal from ancient times to the present. It describes the different types of waste including solid waste, sewage, and sullage. Methods of solid waste storage, collection, and disposal are outlined including dumping, controlled tipping, incineration, composting, and others. The Bangalore and mechanical methods of composting are explained in detail.
The town of Kamikatsu, Japan has established itself as a zero waste town by implementing an extensive waste sorting and recycling program. Residents sort their waste into 45 categories and place them in the proper bins. Through these efforts, the town achieved an 81% waste recycling rate in 2016 and serves as a model for other communities pursuing zero waste goals.
What is Recycling: 7 Benefits of RecyclingPacebutler
This presentation defines recycling as a process, a choice, and as a way of life. It also outlines the 7 basic benefits of recycling to individuals, society, and the environment.
This document provides an overview of different types of waste, sources of waste, and approaches to waste management. It discusses solid waste, liquid waste, hazardous waste, biomedical waste, and e-waste. For each type of waste, it outlines generation sources, health and environmental impacts, and management strategies like reduction, collection, treatment and disposal. It notes that waste management in India faces challenges like lack of segregation, expertise, funding, and community participation. Proper waste handling requires coordinated efforts from individuals, local governments and improved infrastructure.
Solid waste disposal methods were presented. Solid waste is defined as useless and unwanted solid products from human activities. There are eight main sources of solid waste including municipal, industrial, and medical wastes. Sewage consists of wastewater from homes and businesses. Common solid waste disposal methods presented included sanitary landfills, incineration, and composting. Sanitary landfills involve burying waste in trenches where microorganisms break it down over time. Incineration reduces waste volumes but has high costs. Composting separates organic waste which can be used as fertilizer.
Your community can play a role in preserving resources, reducing waste, and spreading the word about the importance of recycling. View our infographic about waste management solutions.
The document discusses waste management. It defines wastes and discusses different types of wastes such as solid, liquid, biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and hazardous wastes. It covers sources of wastes from households, commerce, industry, agriculture, and fisheries. Effects of waste and methods of management like disposal, recycling, and waste-to-energy are described. Key concepts in waste management like the waste hierarchy, extended producer responsibility, and polluter pays principle are also summarized.
Waste management refers to the activities of collecting, transporting, and disposing of or recycling waste materials. In India, 62 million tons of waste is generated annually, much of which is improperly disposed of. Effective waste management systems follow the waste hierarchy of reducing, reusing, recycling, and properly disposing of or converting remaining waste. Improving waste management practices can help curb pollution, health impacts, and other environmental issues caused by unchecked waste generation and disposal.
This document discusses ways for individuals to be more eco-friendly in their daily lives. It provides tips for conserving water and energy at home, limiting waste, choosing sustainable foods, using natural lighting and ventilation, favoring active transportation over cars when possible, and replacing incandescent lightbulbs with more efficient options. The conclusion emphasizes that small, simple changes can make a positive environmental impact and benefit future generations.
At The Better Earthlings, we produce informative, educational blogs on various waste and recycle-related topics.
We prepare data-driven blogs on Sustainable development, zero-waste projects, waste management solutions, rainwater harvesting, vertical gardens, solar panel systems, and many more.
We also do Awareness Programs, write Educational Blogs, and tree plantation programs in West Bengal, to promote eco-friendly living.
Green innovation and proper waste management can help address environmental pollution and create economic opportunities. The document discusses how waste is not truly waste, but a resource with value if recycled and disposed of properly. It proposes a solution for an 800-bed hospital that generates 800kg of waste daily by implementing segregation to reduce waste by 87.5% in two months and save money. Organic waste in particular holds promise as a "green gold" if converted to crude oil, fertilizer, or sold, with potential annual earnings of Rs. 6,500,000,000. In conclusion, recycling, segregation, and finding value in wastes can help make economic gains while improving the environment.
Food Waste Recycling - Zero Waste ScotlandAlison Clyde
Zero Waste Scotland can show the world another way, that means we will lead Scotland to use products and resources responsibly. Making Scotland a pioneer of the Circular Economy, just as we were a pioneer of the industrial revolution. Zero Waste Scotland will focus on where, as a society, we can have the greatest impact on climate change
India generates 150 million tons of waste daily, with only 10-20% recycled properly. Waste management is a major problem in India due to rapid population growth, lack of public awareness, and limited funding. Recycling helps the environment by reducing pollution and waste in landfills. It also creates jobs and builds communities as people work together on recycling programs. The presentation encourages recycling daily items like newspapers, metals, plastics and glass to help the environment.
- Hara Jeevan is a non-profit organization based in Delhi that is striving to tackle environmental problems through innovative solutions such as planting over 10,000 trees and processing waste.
- The organization's ambitious plans include planting and sustaining 100 million trees by 2040 and managing as much as 50% of Delhi's waste by 2025 while also spreading environmental awareness among youth.
- Hara Jeevan utilizes various methods for composting and processing biodegradable waste as well as creating and spreading seed balls to germinate plants in a convenient way.
This document discusses various types of land pollution including solid waste, topsoil erosion, and hazardous waste. It notes that Americans generate about 5 pounds of solid waste per day and one ton of waste per year. Large amounts of litter and food waste are also dumped each year. While landfills are commonly used to store waste, they have negative environmental impacts. The document proposes some solutions to these problems such as increasing recycling, reducing litter, and building more incinerators.
Global warming occurs when CO2 accumulates in the atmosphere and traps excess heat. To address global warming, one should calculate their carbon footprint, which measures the greenhouse gases produced from daily activities. Reducing carbon footprint through actions like switching off lights and electronics when not in use, walking or cycling more, and reducing meat consumption can help limit global warming. Plastics are a major pollutant as their production requires oil and they take hundreds of years to decompose, choking ecosystems. Community efforts like refusing plastic bags, educating others, and proper waste disposal are needed to fight plastic pollution and protect the environment.
This document discusses Daily Dump's approach to reimagining waste management through community-based solutions. It provides 4 ways for communities to manage their waste locally: 1) discuss waste challenges and options, 2) implement composting of kitchen and garden waste, 3) organize trash trail experiences to understand waste journeys, and 4) host gardening workshops to close the organic waste loop. Details are given on Daily Dump's products like composters and pits to help communities implement collective composting systems tailored to their size.
India faces a major waste management challenge due to rapid urbanization and economic growth. It generates over 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, of which only 43 million tonnes is collected and only 11.9 million tonnes is treated. Major forms of waste include plastic, water, food, and e-waste. Plastic pollution is a huge problem and plastic production has increased substantially. Food waste is also a major issue, with over 100kg wasted per person annually in developed countries like India. E-waste is also a growing problem due to unsafe recycling practices. To help address these issues, the document suggests short-term solutions like improved waste collection and separation, reducing excess purchases and food waste, and diverting excess
This document provides six tips for managing organic waste:
1. Use worm bins to create a worm community that will break down food waste.
2. Compost organic waste in a designated bin to reduce odors and create nutrient-rich soil.
3. Add organic waste directly to gardens to provide nutrients for plant growth while improving soil quality.
In 2012 Planet Aid celebrated its 15th year of operation.
When we started back in 1997 we had just a few dozen or so drop-off boxes in the Boston area, collecting several thousand pounds of clothes a week. Today, our operations
reach across 22 states. In 2012 alone we collected 110 million pounds of clothing from 18,000 collection bins that we own and operate. Our growth is a testament to the hard work of our staff and the help received from our many supporters.
Every day, more businesses, schools and community groups choose to host Planet Aid bins, helping to make recycling more convenient for all and saving valuable resources.
Our planet is changing due to various factors that negatively impact the environment. However, there are many things individuals can do to help such as recycling, carpooling, riding bicycles, reducing food waste, avoiding plastics, proper waste disposal, planting trees, using less energy, and participating in community cleanups. Taking these actions helps conserve natural resources, reduces pollution, and maintains a greener environment for future generations.
Action plan on waste management at home and in the community.monadey
the file tells how one can manage waste in the community and at home. if every one does it on a small scale the world would be a better place to live in. i have tried to show some steps by which waste can be controlled.
We are a platform which provides unique and durable products with an eco-friendly twist. We strive to provide the best to our customers and also have a positive socio-environmental impact.
Mumbai is facing increasing waste generation as its population grows, putting pressure on its three existing landfill sites which are nearing capacity. Proper waste segregation and management is needed, including sorting waste at source into wet and dry categories. Wet waste should be composted while dry waste is recycled to reduce waste and burden on landfills. Segregating waste at the individual level and adopting reduce, reuse, recycle practices can help address Mumbai's waste management challenges.
The document discusses the history and significance of Earth Day, which is celebrated annually on April 22nd. It began in 1970 as an environmental teach-in in the US in response to increasing pollution and damage to the planet. Over 190 countries now participate in Earth Day activities like cleaning up public spaces, planting trees, and raising awareness of environmental issues. The 2020 theme is "climate action" to encourage addressing the climate crisis through reducing emissions and transitioning to renewable energy. People are celebrating Earth Day virtually this year due to the pandemic through online campaigns and education initiatives.
This document discusses effective strategies for communicating wildlife conservation information to the public. It emphasizes that communication is an important conservation tool for raising awareness, educating people, and influencing decision-makers. It outlines various online and offline channels for sharing information, such as websites, social media, publications, events, and interpretation centers. Key recommendations include keeping messages simple, using visual aids, and showing real examples to engage people. Citizen science programs and nature education are highlighted as ways to involve the public and increase understanding of environmental issues.
This presentation is on outdoor nature education. It includes techniques and tools which teachers could use to improve their classroom experience for their students.
The document discusses the Aichi Biodiversity Targets established under the Convention on Biological Diversity. It provides background on the United Nations Environment Programme and the signing of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992. The 20 Aichi Targets adopted in 2010 at COP-10 in Nagoya, Japan are aimed at addressing the drivers of biodiversity loss and enhancing the benefits from biodiversity. The document poses guiding questions to help countries set national targets aligned with the Aichi Targets and effectively implement their obligations under the Convention.
This document summarizes the author's journey in writing a book about moths. It began in 1993 after completing her PhD under the guidance of her late guru who encouraged her to take untrodden paths. From 2004, she began extensively collecting data on moth distribution, biology, habitats and behavior. One of the biggest challenges was accurately identifying moth species. She compiled important reference resources and collaborated with international experts. The process of designing, editing and publishing the book while balancing business and passion aspects caused delays. She thanks those who supported and guided her throughout this journey.
This a field guide folder which features 42 species of flora and fauna found in mangroves in and around Greater Mumbai. The field guide was developed in English and Hindi for United Way Mumbai by Ladybird Environmental Consulting LLP. This is available for free distribution and downloads
This a field guide folder which features 42 species of flora and fauna found in mangroves in and around Greater Mumbai. The field guide was developed in English and Hindi for United Way Mumbai by Ladybird Environmental Consulting LLP. This is available for free distribution and downloads
In past one year we developed range of educational materials, some of them are completed and few are underprocess. We showcase our works done for United Way Mumbai, Sanjay Gandhi National Park and ISKON.
Works include book field guide, folding field guide, outdoor exhibits, Butterfly garden and tree signage.
This document provides information about mangroves in Mumbai, including the top 10 species of mangroves and mangrove animals found there. It discusses Mission Mangroves, a conservation initiative to plant 100,001 mangroves in degraded wetlands and educate citizens. The presentation covers mangrove adaptations, distribution, types, importance, threats like dumping and construction, and conservation measures. It highlights the history of mangrove destruction in Mumbai and efforts by the Mangrove Cell and NGOs to protect and restore them.
Dr. V. Shubhalaxmi, a 2009-10 Humphrey Fellow from India, discovered a new species of moth. A school teacher in Arunachal Pradesh, India photographed the unknown moth and submitted it for identification. A moth specialist in Taiwan confirmed it was a new species. Dr. Shubhalaxmi plans an expedition in September to Arunachal Pradesh to locate a specimen for research purposes and name the moth after the location, Ziro, where it was first found. She has also been tasked with developing a three-year butterfly and moth research project for Arunachal Pradesh, marking the beginning of her career in research.
Wetlands provide many essential ecosystem services including fresh water purification and supply, flood control, biodiversity habitat, and carbon storage. However, 64% of the world's wetlands have been lost since 1900 primarily due to land conversion for agriculture and development. This has negatively impacted over 1 billion people's access to water and contributed to a 76% decline in global freshwater species populations. International efforts like the Ramsar Convention are working to promote wise wetland management and conservation to help reverse these trends.
The document outlines the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requirements for companies in India according to the Company Act of 2013. It states that companies meeting certain criteria must form a CSR committee to formulate a CSR policy and recommend spending of at least 2% of profits on CSR activities listed in Schedule VII, such as poverty alleviation, education, and healthcare. The board is responsible for approving the policy, ensuring CSR activities are undertaken, and reporting reasons for any shortfall in spending.
The document summarizes the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the Aichi Targets adopted by the Convention on Biological Diversity. It outlines the vision and mission of the plan, which is to take action to halt biodiversity loss by 2020. It describes the five strategic goals and 20 targets of the plan related to mainstreaming biodiversity, reducing pressures on biodiversity from areas like agriculture and pollution, safeguarding ecosystems and species diversity, enhancing benefits from biodiversity, and improving implementation through participation, knowledge and capacity building. National governments will develop own targets and update biodiversity strategies and action plans to fulfill commitments of the plan through regional capacity building workshops.
This document announces a workshop on developing innovative CSR solutions related to biodiversity, the environment, and addressing the Prime Minister's initiatives. The one-day workshop will include sessions on biodiversity in business, CSR ideas for conservation, waste management, water sustainability, and tree planting. Attendees will learn how to develop a green CSR plan to link their company's initiatives to United Nations and government biodiversity goals. The workshop will be held on December 3rd in Mumbai.
As we witness more and more citizens taking charge of the broom, its time to share some important guidelines to make this revolution more effective. Kuddos to all those who dropped their gadgets to hold a broom. Share these guidelines among your network. Thanks.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
2. Simple Facts
• How much waste our city generates?
Mumbai generates waste to the tune of approximately
7,025 tonnes per day.
The waste consists of: 5,025 tonnes of mixed waste
(bio-degradable and recyclable) , 2,000tonnes of debris
and silt.
• How much waste we generate?
A rich family will generate nearly four to five kg of mixed
waste per day; a middle class family will generate
between one to three kg of mixed waste per day and a
poor family, in slums, will generate close to 500grams
per day..