Tag Archives: compost

Vermicomposting

Categories: Success Stories
Mrudula Saptarshi of Mumbai, “vermigoldinternational.com”  was a crusader for separation of garbage at the household level. Segregation  into wet/organic (kitchen) and dry/synthetic waste (plastic, glass, paper, metal).  She began...

Wealth from Kitchen Waste

Categories: Success Stories
Poonam Kasturi calls herself Compost Wali. On a unique mission, she wants ordinary Indians to feel empowered, make a ‘clean’ difference to the society, by converting waste into useful compost in a simple and cost effective manner. Her...

Composting green waste saves CO2

Categories: Biodiversity & Nature Conservation
“Recycling green waste as compost could match the environmental benefits of converting it into renewable energy, in terms of CO2 savings, according to new German research. It suggests that the two forms of waste management should be seen...

Kalmanthai slum

Categories: Success Stories
In urban slum areas without proper waste disposal and rubbish collection systems the build up of household waste is a huge problem. One of WaterAid’s projects in India has found a novel approach to tackle this dilemma and generate income....

Corporate Responsibility for Environmental Protection in Tanneries

Categories: Laws and Procedures, Success Stories
The high BOD from distilleries has been a cause of major environmental concern over the years. They have also been covered under the Corporate Responsibility for Environmental Protection 2003, in India, wherein it has been provided that a system...

Biocompost pits in schools

Categories: Success Stories
To create eco-awareness among students, Siruthuli, an organisation that works for the revival of water bodies in Coimbatore and promoting a clean city, has formed Siruthuli Eco Forum in 24 schools in the city of Coimbatore. The students of National...