From mountains to cities, India's waste problem is increasing. India is now one of the biggest waste generators of the world.

65- 70 million tonnes of waste we produce every year is posting a thread to health and environment.

But what can we do this huge problem?

In this episode we talk two circular economy and waste management experts about:

Chapter 1: The Waste Crisis in India

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Current Situation

01:31 Introducing the Guests

Chapter 2: Understanding Waste Management

13:01 Organic, recyclable, and sanitary waste explained.Importance of segregation at the source.

14:45 Segregation and Its Challenges

26:42 Role of Municipalities, urban local bodies and panchayats in waste management.

Chapter 3: The Informal Sector

28:49 The critical role of waste pickers in waste management and their challenges.

31:25 Efforts to integrate waste pickers into formal waste management systems,

Chapter 4: Innovative Waste Management Solutions

32:14 Services offered by Hasiru Dala, Circular Communities and Events

44:07 The concept of Extended Producer Responsibility and its implementation in India.

45:59 Social Inclusion Model, informal sector workers in the waste

management supply chain.

Chapter 5: Impact Stories

54:03 Waste Pickers Becoming Entrepreneurs

57:32 Community Impact, The broader impact of waste management initiatives on communities & the environment.

Chapter 6: The Economics of Waste Management

67:12 Opportunities in waste management & startups

85:52 Technological advancements, Innovations in Waste Management

Chapter 7: Cultural Shifts and Consumer Behavior

01:20:41 Changing Attitudes towards waste and the importance of consumer responsibility.

01:39:12 Conscious Consumption, role of consumers in reducing waste

Chapter 8: Practical Steps for Individuals and Businesses

01:44:28 Practical steps individuals can take to manage waste responsibly

01:48:45 Guidance for small-scale industries and businesses to implement waste management practices.

Chapter 9: Promising Examples and Future Directions

01:54:29 Successful Cities such as Udupi and Indore.

01:59:01 Hopeful Signs, Positive trends and initiatives that indicate progress

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