Zero waste policy

1. Implementation of Zero Waste Policy in the Next
3 Years
• Towards Sustainability & Circular Economy
• Presented by: [Your Name]
• Course | College | Date
• Image: Earth/Recycle Icon as background

2. Introduction
• Zero Waste = Redesigning systems so all products are reused.
• Why: Rising global waste, pollution, resource depletion.
• Supports UN SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production.
• Image: Recycling symbol or green earth

3. Current Waste Challenges
• India produces ~62M tonnes waste/year; only ~30% recycled.
• Landfills → methane emissions, groundwater contamination.
• Urbanization → more plastics and packaging waste.
• Image: Landfill photo or city pollution

4. Objectives of Zero Waste Policy
• Divert 90% waste from landfill in 3 years.
• Promote circular economy: keep materials in use.
• Reduce carbon footprint & operational costs.
• Improve corporate responsibility & brand image.
• Image: Target/goal icon

5. Strategy Framework
• Four Pillars: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reform.
• Awareness & Training for schools, colleges, industries.
• Infrastructure: bins, composting units, recycling plants.
• Partnerships: government + corporates + citizens.
• Image: 3R diagram or infographic

6. Implementation Plan – Year 1
• Awareness campaigns in schools, colleges, offices.
• Segregation at source (dry vs wet waste).
• Pilot recycling & composting units in cities.
• Policy drafting & legal framework setup.
• Image: Timeline with awareness icons

7. Implementation Plan – Year 2
• Expansion of recycling infrastructure.
• Public-private partnerships for waste collection.
• Incentives for eco-friendly packaging adoption.
• Monitoring & compliance with strict audits.
• Image: Growth/partnership icon

8. Implementation Plan – Year 3
• Nationwide rollout of zero waste practices.
• Ban on single-use plastics (bags, straws, cups).
• Certification programs for companies & cities.
• Waste-to-energy plants for non-recyclables.
• Image: Energy plant / no plastic symbol

9. Expected Outcomes
• Landfill waste reduced by 70–90%.
• Green jobs created in recycling industries.
• Cost savings for municipalities & businesses.
• Cleaner cities, healthier environment.
• Image: Before/After comparison of a city

10. Case Studies
• San Francisco (USA): 80% waste diversion.
• Kamikatsu (Japan): 45 categories, 80% recycling.
• India: Swachh Bharat Mission & Plastic Ban.
• Image: Flags/World map with icons

11. Conclusion & Way Forward
• Zero Waste = Lifestyle shift, not just policy.
• Collective responsibility: citizens + corporates + govt.
• Quote: 'Today’s waste is tomorrow’s resource.'
• Call to action: Start small, commit to zero waste.
• Image: Clean green city or earth in hands