Zero the way to go

Over the past few years there has been a rapid shift in the strategy for waste management in the country

India is rapidly evolving its policies to deal with garbage — the waste generated from the use of material at homes, institutions, and factories. The evolution must now reflect in our actions. Our “waste” must become a resource — to be reworked, reused, and upcycled. This will minimise the use of material in our world and mitigate environmental damage. It’s a win-win solution.

We know that the “nature” of solid waste changes as societies get richer and urbanise. Instead of biodegradable (wet) waste, households generate more plastic, paper, metal, and other non-biodegradable (dry) waste. The quantity of waste generated on a