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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.
This successful model is set to be highlighted at the upcoming "Solutions that Work" convention focused on urban waste, a precursor to Mumbai Climate Week (February 17-19, 2026). The city faces a significant challenge, producing about 7,000 metric tonnes of waste daily.
The convention, held at the Museum of Solutions, will bring together think tanks, NGOs, and grassroots organizations to discuss scalable solutions. Kiran Dighavkar of BMC will address the future of Mumbai's waste management, while Manjyot Kaur Ahluwalia of the Global Methane Hub will discuss the cultural and systemic gaps in waste segregation.
