Waste Experts on solving India's Garbage Problem, Health Risks of Garbage, Business ideas & more

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[@geminishim]

Appreciate the most underrated topic, no channel is concerned raising this cry. It's a shame with billion population dumping garbages just outside the houses 😢

[@thebetterindia]

As one of our experts mentioned in the podcast, "We need to be responsible for the waste that we produce." Thank you so much! Please share this episode with others to raise awareness about waste management.

[@shyamchabra5355]

It has to do with caste! India in its current trajectory is going nowhere.

[@prashantdevadiga6696]

Solution is already known, problem is in its implementation. India needs a separate ministry for waste management. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[@AryanIndustrial]

Yeah 👍

[@masroorkhalil9655]

you should handover this authority tooo municipal govt not a ministry

[@tamberlame27]

You think adding another ministry with corrupt politicians is going to solve this problem?

[@msdadsfsx]

like ministry of education doesn't let competitive exams paper leak

[@prashantbhaskar4515]

Centralised municipal laws and implementation is required as soon as possible!!

[@pinaky_AnVikSiki]

Water & waste management is the most challenging thing for human civilization...if supply chain management from resources to production as commodity Working as corporate ways then awareness & monetary benefits can change the people's behaviour impacts... Most common people think it's a backward problem as nobody wants as others didn't do that see as quick fix manners... Best line" if u mix it u miss it" If 40% bulk waste is managed as a channel partners manner it can be speedy awareness as employees & employers family awareness as they seen the changes with education centre for youth awareness as their lifestyle can be more fruitful to change the behaviours towards waste management...

[@thebetterindia]

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[@vishwanathbenakal9574]

In our town citizens segregate but the collectors mix it up. Good luck 🍀

[@rohitp2355]

Everybody's responsibilities are 1. Make compost at home with your wet waste. If you don't have plants at home, you can throw the ready compost near the roots of any tree. 2. Reduce the use of plastics as much as possible and eventually bring it to zero in your home. Rather use sustainable alternatives. 3. Properly discard sanitary waste.

[@prabhakar0076]

People don't have that much time on good things 😂

[@thebetterindia]

@rohitp2355 Rightly said! Please share the episode with others as well to raise awareness.

[@bcvan9999]

Please include some politicians in the list of "garbage" in India.

[@playboyplay1255]

🤣

[@ijeshwardhillon4927]

Haha

[@vishwanathbenakal9574]

The height of waste accumulated in Mumbai close to the Airport, height is nearly say 3 km . Every now and the Airport authority of India gives permission to Mumbai Corporation to increase the height of the garbage DUMP which is very close to the Airport.

[@muniyappambmunimuniyappa]

ಇಂತಹ ಒಳ್ಳೆಯ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳು ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಹೆಚ್ಚಲಿ ❤

[@shraddhasawant4302]

Indeed a great topic to be discussed but then it's in english..We are just talking about urban India but if you go into the interior rural India where plastic has reached and they are not aware of plastic disposable,the waste management system there is little work done. So It would have been better that such topics are discussed in hindi where the majority of India can understand and actually start working upon it.

[@thebetterindia]

You're right! We'll soon release this in Hindi as well. Please share this episode with your loved ones.

[@saideepreddy9922]

In a poor and uneducated society people focus more on survival than prosperity So society evolves slowly Beyond politicians the biggest problem in modern world is too much consumerism That too nondegradable chemicals and materials based products consumption is the core issue We must start using biodegradable products in all aspects of our lives There is no other way

[@thebetterindia]

Yes, you're right! We need to shift to more sustainable products for better living. Please share this episode with others to spread more awareness.

[@saideepreddy9922]

@@thebetterindia I have shared many times Unfortunately people are not spending time on such good content, people are addicted to entertainment content rather useful content

[@sainiamarjeet]

considering high unemployment in India during present time and growing with growing population the state and central govt should focus on waste management as sector to generate employments on local level by increasing worthwhile salary and tax public to make financial sustainable.

[@thebetterindia]

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[@bvssrsguntur6338]

Ycp government in Andhra lost votes by charging for garbage

[@Marwanab]

An important topic that needs a lot of focus today! Thank you for the feature 😊

[@thebetterindia]

It was a pleasure having you on the show. Thank you for sharing your insights on such an important topic.

[@mih7334]

Not only in india this has been an issue all over the world in developing countries. Even my country Nepal, i am planning to work on this issue after my undergrad but the challenge is huge. India is a lot developed now and a lot open minded, but Nepal is still lacking in many ways. Hope i can work with some like minded people to tackle this issue

[@vishwanathbenakal9574]

In Sanskrit it is mentioned There is nothing USELESS It's only a want of USER. GOD BLESS EVERYONE

[@spdgyan]

Great discussion, an important but often overlooked topic. Need to spread more awareness about waste management.

[@thebetterindia]

Yes, you're right. Do share the episode with others to spread more awareness.

[@manishadate9840]

Good video! The experts have mentioned most of the important points. One important point, not discussed on any waste management platform is: Technology, service providers, space, work force, funds everything is in place, still why do we not have efficient waste management? No matter how many private parties rope in, local bodies have the space and the funds, collected in the form of taxes, in their possession. In efficiency and reluctance of doing the job is responsible for the waste management problem today. I have been working on this actively for the last 30 years along with my profession. We are still discussing the basics!

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[@manikandanparameswaran9963]

We need separate ministry for waste management. The amount spent for freebies we can use it for wate management. Government should bring strict laws and hotels,small business and traders, street vendors have to use only natural items not plastic containers,bags etc

[@_radhikajagtap]

I can’t help but laugh when people genuinely believe the government alone can fix this. Sure, the country belongs to the government; we’re just here as guests, right? So, of course, we’ll ignore the plastic ban, forget cloth bags while shopping, burst crackers on the road and leave the mess behind, buy plastic bottles for single use, and pour chemicals from soaps and shampoos down the drain-all while expecting the government to magically clean it all up! After all, why should we lift a finger when "they" can handle everything? Perhaps it's time we remember that real change starts with us-one choice at a time.

[@romapai2638]

This interview is awesome! It gives great tips on what people can actually do, instead of just watching and not taking action. I'd love to see more informative interviews like this.♻️

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[@Loveyou_soo_munch]

Good inside podcast about waste management appreciate the hard work

[@Nautilus-kz5dy]

Thank you for making this video. Very relevant and essential.

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[@MayuriChaudhari-x7s]

Thank you for this podcast it was vert helpful! This is such an important topic!!!

[@abhisekmondal5932]

Great Topic... Need more😢

[@thebetterindia]

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[@lokeshloki8628]

It's all about the disposal not using plastic Plastic is the greatest thing a human can find and recycling and reusing is lacking just because of irresponsible citizens

[@thebetterindia]

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[@santhisreeni]

But single use plastic is the real problem which can't be recycled ..

[@hariss1990]

Attitude is crucial, and it's an area where many of us are seriously deficient.

[@ijeshwardhillon4927]

We need more discussions like this

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[@PACIFICNZ]

India needs singapore like waste disposal problem. In Singapore all the waste collected is put in one huge burner and is burned and electricity generated powers the entire country.

[@bubblegum7489]

Isn't that harmful for environment?

[@aryaman05]

Gotta love the passion expressed by these guys. Thank you gents.

[@thebetterindia]

Truly, the impact their work is creating in society is commendable. Please share the episode with others to spread more awareness.

[@shrutigupta8782]

Eye opener and very informative. 👍

[@naushadkhan-hw9nn]

This needs more reach .

[@thebetterindia]

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[@jananivenkitesh10]

Excellent interview. A must share and reach more audience.

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[@SK-fi1tf]

Great important issue to be talked, understood and actioned. I don't mind joining anyone to take a active part to make even One village or town as zero waste

[@thebetterindia]

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[@ajeybs4030]

Good work, thanks for stepping up for all of us!

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[@ashishbadyal6346]

Indeed an enlightening talk. Surely it would motivate me further to live a sustainable lifestyle. Also the paper cups being just the plastics and greenwashing in that sphere was an eye opener.

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[@udayshankar1690]

In Bagalagunte Bangalore out of 10 house only 3 house do segregation rest throwing on the main road corner 😢

[@MG23418]

WM needs to come to India.

[@toptucker2]

I have really learnt a lot from this podcast

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[@michaelscarn4133]

Last time I visited India was in 2023 and man in my village there was so much plastic like I have never seen it before at that scale, just piles of trash every where, it was truly disgusting and sad at the same time, for one reason I was thankful I live in a foreign country now

[@siddpr]

Lovely topic :) good guests you guys brought on. One of the most important issues affecting India.

[@thebetterindia]

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[@StuntDonk]

Because of Covid more and more people want to Invest in India.

[@trishagupta124]

Thanks, really informative

[@thebetterindia]

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[@trishagupta124]

@@thebetterindia sure please make more videos on climate change, this video is a turning point for me, I am working on the mission zero waste home. Punch line of the episode " If you mix it, you can't fix it"

[@sainiamarjeet]

1:28:10 he is saying wrong biogas is only solution for bulk organic waste when pig farm and vermicompsot can reduce also be alternaitve processing organic waste much faster and on daily basis.

[@ns1001]

Create an artificial island in the shipping path in bay of Bengal with the waste. It can act as a strategic place for India.

[@sainiamarjeet]

waste should be organized by making it as recognized/formal sector as employment generating opportnity by state and central govt by deploying children from 14yr onwards in end to end solid waste management on decentralized manner waste vermicomposting, biogas, compost, etc. for organic waste while every 1-3km collection center for e-waste, inorganic waste, singleuse/multilayer plastic, etc. same is true for waste water recycling as well to generate employment on decentralized way.

[@thebetterindia]

There are many organizations like Saahas Zero Waste and Hasiru Dala Innovations that provide employment and livelihoods to waste pickers. Do check out their work on their websites. Also, please share this episode with others as well. Thank you!

[@umamurali7872]

Thank you for this video 🙏 very informative and useful.

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[@MarySillah-vf5tl]

Please manage waste and become climate resilient

[@praveennov]

Life is becoming waste Waste must become life.

[@objectsmedia4523]

If nobody is picking up the garbage there is no point or there is no meaning in segregating in a corner for years

[@santhisreeni]

Segregation is very important for the wet waste to decompost and get back to earth. Many people throw, wet waste in plastic covers. We are taking away the opportunity of half of the waste to go back to earth by doing that. Wet waste dumped in plastic covers releases many polluting gases. It's a big problem many cities are facing now. Dry waste if it clean, at least In a country like India, Raddhi wala will collect few and recycle. So Segregation is very important and primary step of responsible disposal of waste.

[@prajwalshetty9809]

Let us all start doing our bit, instead of focusing on what others are not doing.

[@objectsmedia4523]

@@prajwalshetty9809 if you can't make administration clear the garbage from the streets there is no point.

[@prajwalshetty9809]

@@objectsmedia4523 I don’t disagree, but I have gone through all these thoughts when it comes to climate change and it only made me feel hopeless, we can only act on what’s in our control. As of today I have no control on the administration, but I have the choice to buy 2 bins and throw waste in the right bin. Actually recently fed my plants the 1st batch of homemade compost.

[@technicalist101]

@@objectsmedia4523 you can use it to compost.

[@vishwanathbenakal9574]

As it is we have many govt corporations for everything. One more ministry or corporation may not be the best solution.

[@sebyferns7042]

What about the indore city says its the no1 clean city in India according to the survey.that too for last four years

[@vivekanand4547]

Thank u bringing good content

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[@Game_OF001]

great initiative

[@thebetterindia]

Thank you so much! Please share this episode with others to raise awareness about waste management.

[@cat_logue]

Over discussion is the main problem of our society... Me know the cause.. You need make you hand dirty to clean something... Take small action... atleast... Then after system improvement you can solve further problems....

[@avi2125]

Can at least the "Indore model" be replicated across India?

[@AijazRehmanecosrmna]

How do they do it in B'luru?' Thx

[@hemamittal9338]

Will it not be better to show full glimpses of the happenings on the side while the chat is on, to create a clear & better impact?

[@thebetterindia]

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[@indibhart5731]

Foreigners are right India is dirty. It embarrasses me that we are like this!!!! Educate, provide bins and recycling facilities and prosecute those who don’t adhere to this. We need to get this sorted big time!!!

[@SindhooraGanti]

QUESTION: Where can we find credible data on Indian waste management reported by local governing bodies?

[@sultandalal3337]

Google will show you a report of 2018 or 2016 probably

[@lokeshloki8628]

Great show

[@thebetterindia]

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[@robin4singh]

You guys must study and adapt from the practices and culture in Indore

[@sainiamarjeet]

segregation of waste at source is basic problem rest thr is no incentive worthwhile or monetary terms for customer to make it attractive to do it across India.

[@vishwanathbenakal9574]

Very big organisations like Railways, HAL , Transport organisations, are also not serious Why.

[@praveennov]

I feel delivery apps changed all the equations post COVID.

[@anetavaid5485]

I grew up in Guyana We had no waste then but now it is a problem because everyone is following the west and buy package products. So now the big problem is how to fix it. So sad that we think what the west do is good.?

[@thebetterindia]

Waste is everywhere now, and we can't escape it. All we can do is be responsible for the waste we produce and manage it effectively. Please share this episode with others to raise awareness about waste management.

[@ijeshwardhillon4927]

Guy looks like indian suge knight

[@AijazRehmanecosrmna]

One wishes the experts would consider human organisation, segregation and specialisation (of different materials), matters of jurisdiction (particular business distts, preference for corporate waste or from malls/shopping distts). All make for disputes and conflict.. i.e., the human and organisational element needs address. Already individual waste pickers choose to exclusively collect say boxes and hardboards, and many materials may not be, or are differently remunerated. How to allocate particular materials without engendering a caste system. Regularisation into Municipal service seems pivotal here

[@thebetterindia]

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[@hemamittal9338]

Can a Nri be a part of this operation? Please let me know.

[@thebetterindia]

Hi, please contact their helpline number provided in the description to learn more details.

[@sultandalal3337]

How do i get in touch with Saahas. I want to enter into the market of segregation facility and enable recyclers in getting clean resource. How do i get in touch?

[@thebetterindia]

You can contact them on their toll free number- 18002586676

[@sultandalal3337]

@@thebetterindia Thank you

[@charmaine8512]

When I lived in India I generated one hundredth of waste compared to my life here in Australia. I dont recall getting rid of household goods _ furniture remained at home not a fashion statement, shoes and clothes we used and could get a mochi to repair rather than discard, we never cluttered or littered our homes as shelter, food and garden were our world not walls and floors adorned with clutter. Now we are trading and manufacturing not farming or greening. I guess we will overtake the West by consuming unneccessary things _ discarded cars occupying precious space all over the place and now an ordinary bathroom is Western _ tub, screen, exhausts _ creating more manufacturing. Let us stop aping some other country's lifestyle and encourage a holistic, old, slow life

[@thebetterindia]

Rightly said! We need to shift to sustainable living, which will not only benefit us but also the planet. Please share this episode with others as well.

[@nishanc21]

Great session! Thanks

[@thebetterindia]

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[@4650darwin]

Wats is company name...??

[@thebetterindia]

Saahas Zero Waste and Hasiru Dala Innovations

[@udayshankar1690]

We have laws but no order

[@himanshu_Lambat_Patil]

That man is good looking version of AKHILESH YADAV

[@praveennov]

15:24 the sense that you are talking about is gone

[@sharathahuja8261]

Can we have a law enacted by the Parliament that allows Traffic police to confiscate the mobile phones of motorists caught while talking and driving. The confiscated phones can then be crushed and mixed with bitumen to asphalt our roads.

[@hemamittal9338]

The waste not saggrigated should not be picked & the resident should be fined

[@thebetterindia]

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[@praveennov]

Let's go for Mars fills Problem solved dot

[@vinayak90417]

Who will give money to go to Mars and dumb waste then!!!?😂

[@AathuGanaathu-n5p]

150 crore waste. No place to dump

[@Uncool-vn5vz]

Well, let's just start calling it the "Indian attitude problem". There's issues everywhere - from total absence of driving etiquettes to women's safety to animal safety to poor infrastructure to now drinking and smoking problems to rise in meat eating to lack of originality in solving crisis and issues to corruption to juggad to garbage to shamelessly being brash about such horrible attitudes. We just like to say "arey, hum toh aise hi hain" & say it so proudly.

[@thebetterindia]

Yes, you are right. India is gripped with too many problems. But we can create impact and change this, one step at a time.

[@Uncool-vn5vz]

@@thebetterindia appreciate that you’re a media house & you’re forced to sound neutral, but please tell me what we’ve learnt from our freedom fighters who sacrificed everything to get us this country? To think that this is a land where sophisticated philosophy like Vedas and Upanishads and Gita and Mahabharata were written, to think that we invented meditation& yoga & Ayurveda, this is a land were even the Gods have taken in numerous Avatars to educate the people - we as a whole country have failed us every time. We are a weird race.

[@technicalist101]

what do you want to say?

[@kingsliving]

It's all about segregation. When you buy stuff separately from the market, then why can't it be separated after the use ,every singal user is responsible for doing the same

[@atulkotwal]

These two people talking about Bangalore are Clowns. Bangalore has worst system , Apartment needs to have STP plant, they pay lakhs of rupees and to run than plant they have to pay tax to BBMP. There is a law thet STP treated water needs to be consumed 100% in apartement.Similarly apartment need to have Organic decomposer machine but they can not give ready compost to anyone they have to eat all the organic manure themselves. Apartement (200 flats ) pays 2-3 lakhs per month to run these plants.

[@JyoKaPa]

Bangalore is so full of waste everywhere... can't even walk on the pavements

[@Oo-pl9zg]

No point discussion with our politicians 😂😂

[@saideepreddy9922]

In democracy politicians are representatives of public So politicians focus on the matters which are important for people So if people start asking about this definitely politicians also do something about it In a poor and uneducated society people focus more on survival than prosperity So society evolves slowly Beyond politicians the biggest problem in modern world is too much consumerism That too nondegradable chemicals and materials based products consumption is the core issue We must start using biodegradable products in all aspects of our lives There is no other way

[@dhanjivarsani3214]

waste rubbish is everywbhere

[@thebetterindia]

Yes, but we can do our part to reduce it around us. Do share this episode with others as well.

[@atulkotwal]

Both are telling lie, Bangalore was consistently bad in waste management, i am seeing this for last 23 years Bangalore had worst segregation pre covid, Only After covid i see some partial efforts by BBMP, which is better Bangalore is worst city as citizen awareness and municipal planning. Many other cities doing much better in Karnataka and other states. Don't fool viewers

[@vishayraina5626]

I ll say it before anyone else. Three pujeets pujeeting. Okay trolls now leave them alone.

[@shreyaskamal519]

Whats the point of this shit bro🤦‍♂