Home / Environment / Mumbai Society: 40 Women Turn Waste Into Energy
Mumbai Society: 40 Women Turn Waste Into Energy
12 Feb
Summary
- A housing society achieved zero waste with 40 women managing daily refuse.
- Composting and biogas plants power a canteen run by the housing society.
- The model will be discussed at Mumbai's urban waste convention.
A Mumbai housing society has achieved a remarkable zero-waste status over the past year, thanks to the dedicated efforts of 40 women. These women manage approximately 300 kg of waste generated daily by 10,000 residents. Trained by the NGO Stree Mukti Sangathana, they employ composting pits and biogas plants.
This system not only diverts waste from landfills but also generates enough biogas to power a canteen operated by the housing society. The process involves specific waste collection protocols, with contractors coordinating with the women managing the processing units.
