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Gurugram Resident Fights Waste Crisis from Home
12 Jun
Summary
- Monika Gulati transforms household waste into compost and recyclables.
- Her initiative 'NCR Waste Matters' unites experts and citizens for waste solutions.
- Gulati has trained over 15,000 young people nationwide in waste management.
Monika Khanna Gulati, an environmental advocate in Gurugram, has been a leading voice for sustainable living, demonstrating how residents can manage waste effectively from their homes.
Gulati personally composts her kitchen and garden waste, while ensuring recyclables are sent for proper processing. She founded the 'NCR Waste Matters' initiative in 2015, creating a platform to connect waste management professionals, citizens, and agencies.
This initiative supported the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram in establishing a waste monitoring group. Furthermore, a successful waste management and composting model in Nirvana Country, active from 2015 to 2023, produced approximately 1.5 tonnes of compost monthly and inspired similar projects.
Gulati believes that significant environmental change requires citizen participation, not just government action. Her efforts have trained over 15,000 young people across India in waste management, promoting community-based solutions and fostering a culture where waste is viewed as a valuable resource.
