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The temple authorities made a notable change to shift from plastic to stainless steel. All plastic covers and plates have been replaced with their more sustainable counterparts, while even the flower offerings are now presented in small butti (baskets) instead of plastic covers. The wet waste generated, such as flowers and leaves, will be meticulously composted, contributing to a significant reduction in overall waste.​

Objective is to understand needs of all stakeholders interested in partnering on such a project

Nestled in the heart of Bengaluru's Hosur Sarjapur Road colony, SwachaGraha Kalika Kendra is India’s first-of-a-kind learning centre in the form of a theme park, to teach waste management

MP Tejasvi Surya and MLA Satish Reddy have shown support to the petition by providing letters of endorsement. The HSR Citizen Forum, along with the local Resident Welfare Association (RWA) and community partners, have also expressed their support through written endorsements.

Dr Shanthi Tummala, the Project Consultant at Saahas and a sustainability expert, said the objective of the project is to instill a sense of responsibility towards waste from citizens. “We are not looking at reducing the quantity of waste yet but are hoping to change the mindset of people from ‘not in my backyard’ attitude,” she said, adding that the majority of the public is often of the opinion that taking care of waste is a responsibility of the city’s municipal ...

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the work of 60-year-old social media influencer from Bengaluru, Vani Murthy, who is inspiring youngsters to manage their waste sustainably

A long walk is a political act of perseverance.

Vermicompost comes to Lalbagh After Cubbon Park, it is now the turn of Lalbagh Botanical Garden to use the vermicompost method to put waste to better use. The vermicompost would be used as manure for saplings planted at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. “We have established the vermicompost unit. We procure cow dung from the National Dairy Research Unit in order to convert waste generated here into vermicompost. We can generate 50 tonnes of vermicompost in six months,’’ said Lalbagh Botani...

Updated: June 05, 2021 22:06 IST BBMP, which has been focusing on containing the spread of COVID-19, has not been able to crack down on use of plastic Share Article AAA The BBMP is hoping to crack down on use of plastic once the pandemic eases.   | Photo Credit: SAMPATH KUMAR GP BBMP, which has been focusing on containing the spread of COVID-19, has not been able to crack down on use of plastic Since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, single-use, low-value plastic has made a comeback much ...

Compost Santhe is back Updated: Updated: One was held on Sunday at 5th Block, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Layout, under Ullal ward Share Article AAA A street play highlighting the importance of composting and segregation at source at the Compost Santhe at Sir M. Visvesvaraya Layout in Ullal on Sunday.   | Photo Credit: HANDOUT E MAIL One was held on Sunday at 5th Block, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Layout, under Ullal ward Like most other popular events, following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pop...