Category: Waste Disposal
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Incentivize Waste Management- Kerala
Implementing incentives for waste management can be a more efficient and economical approach for Kochi authorities for waste management services. Its basic Indian culture that we look at opportunities to not pay for services or go for products which has FREE written in it in screaming letters. Here are a few reasons why incentivizing citizens […]
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Blockchain in Waste Management- A Plan
Blockchain in waste management? Sure! Why the hell not! Here’s what we need to do to incentivize citizens with a rewards program and for the hell of it validated on a blockchain to motivate us the people to manage waste at the source and dispose of it safely after segregation: I have used information extensively […]
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Blockchain in Waste Management, Kerala?
Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize waste management systems by improving transparency, traceability, and accountability. While real-life use cases specific to city/municipal waste management may still be limited, here are a few examples where blockchain technology has been applied in waste management and related fields: It’s important to note that while blockchain technology shows […]
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Athirapally Waterfalls
Was able to go for a drive close to Athirapally Waterfalls this October. Seems the covid19 pandemic has brought some relief to this area which otherwise has a huge footfall throughout the year. The positive outcome has been less plastic waste from food and drinks packaging which is a menace to tourists spots in these […]
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Myth Busting Fact Check: Compostable Plastic Bags Sold in Kerala
The common myth around compostable packaging material is that it is free of plastic because it is made from plant based chemical as opposed to petrochemicals. FACT: Compostable bags made from bagasse (sugar cane fibers) or PLA (poly-lactic acid) and sold by major retailers like Lulu Hypermarket (Kochi) in Kerala is still in fact essentially […]
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Fort Kochi Needs an Action Plan. Now!
There is much to rejoice about Fort Kochi being listed in Lonely Planet and Nat Geo Traveller among the best destinations to visit in 2020. This is indeed good news which may possibly have an impact on the local economy and its community. Sadly inspite of this good news, there is no initiative from government […]