Sundaram Climate Institute
Towards Zero Waste
- We throw ~450 tonnes of waste - that’s the weight of 120 elephants - into our landfills every day in Madurai.
- Each year, we generate 46.5 million tons of waste in India.
- There are an estimated ~1.5 million rag pickers who work in our streets and our landfills - they have an average life expectancy of 39 years.
Poorly Managed waste is
Bad for Health
- Increases mosquito populations; Dengue - Up 8x in the past 6 years.
- Worsens the stray dog menace.
- Produces Leachate - Liquid discharge from landfills which causes birth defects, cancers, asthma and diarrhoea.
Bad for Climate
- Worsens Air and Water Pollution.
- Landfills are a source of methane - a potent greenhouse gas.
Dengue cases Report
Actions
- Achieved 90% reduction of the waste sent to the landfill from our premises
- Developed videos to educate the public.
- Promoting awareness & Providing training to Schools/Colleges/Institutions/Apartments.
Testimonials
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