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Karnataka Coastline Fights Plastic Tide
21 Apr
Summary
- Initiative targets plastic waste along Karnataka's 320km coastline.
- Plastic constitutes 60% of the litter found on the coast.
- Program aims for locally run, financially viable waste management.
A multi-year Karnataka Zero Waste Initiative has been launched to establish structured, community-led waste management systems along the state's 320km coastline. This effort is designed to combat the pervasive challenge of plastic waste, which constitutes 60% of all litter found on Karnataka's shores.
The three-year program aims to implement waste management solutions that are not only locally managed but also financially sustainable and capable of delivering measurable results. This initiative was launched ahead of Earth Day by the Sattva Group, Knowledge Realty Trust, and rePurpose Global.
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