🌐As the Global Plastic Treaty is being discussed across the globe, here is a little about the basic categories of livelihoods attached to the value chain of recycling. However, the categories are not exhaustive and it varies from particular types of waste to different geographies. We will cover most of them in our upcoming posts. #handsonwaste
Hands on Waste
Environmental Services
Kolkata, West Bengal 408 followers
Building a better relationship between people and waste
About us
Taking a human-centered approach to waste management, we develop waste management solutions which have a long-term behavioural impact. Our communications wing helps waste management companies and NGOs weave tales of sustainability to showcase your brand’s identity and achieve your communications and documentation goals.
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2023
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People will always remember the 'right' things in life. #wasteworkiswork
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As the festive season approaches, let’s make it more interesting and fun by maintaining sustainability without killing the celebration vibe. Let’s follow the checklist and if you have similar ideas share those with us and we would love to add those in the next part of our series. Women Climate Collective Megha Raha #rethink #repair #reduce #reuse #resell #thrifting #swapping #fashiontrends #textilewaste #upcyle #festiveseason #circulareconomy
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It's no secret that investors are paying attention to the circular economy! The Circulate Initiative's Investment Tracker reveals that 82% of downstream investments are focused on recovery and recycling. With only 4% of investments going towards refill and reuse solutions, we have a significant investment gap to close. Continue to read more here: https://lnkd.in/gesBmnXE #CircularInvesting #SustainableFuture
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Will a "just transition" be included? Waste pickers are at the table, advocating for their rights. The final treaty negotiations are in November. Dive deeper into the fight for waste picker recognition in the UN global plastics treaty. Learn about corporate greenwashing, just transition policies, and the challenges ahead. ➡️ Read more here: https://rb.gy/5us8mf (Content Source: Grist, Image Source: Jonathan Torgovnik / Getty Images) Megha Raha Women Climate Collective International Alliance of Waste Pickers Grist
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Heartbreaking news from Uganda! During a heavy downpour in Kampala, a vast landfill site collapsed, resulting in at least 18 deaths. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding landfill management.
The tragic landslide at Kampala's Kiteezi landfill in Kampala, Uganda, which claimed at least 18 lives, reflects the dangers of overexploited unscientific landfills with unstable slopes. When waste is piled up beyond safe limits, and heavy rains saturate the site, the added pressure can lead to catastrophic collapses. There is an urgent need for sustainable waste management practices, and proper landfill management, including maintaining stable slopes, implementing effective drainage systems, and ensuring that waste accumulation does not exceed safe levels. It's not rocket science, yet effective landfill management practices are often overlooked in emerging economies.
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Hands on Waste reposted this
I got waste-touched! Have you? Recently visited Baeru Collective: Community-led Climate Action Collective in Udupi and met the incredible Divya Hegde, its founder. Her passion for creating sustainable livelihoods while tackling ocean plastic pollution is truly inspiring. I came out of there waste-touched. What does that mean? It's a profound shift in perspective about waste. You become acutely aware of its impact and feel compelled to act. 🌎 #wastetouched #oceanplastic #sustainability #socialentrepreneurship #inspiration Subhashree Dutta Parna Paul Nitin Malik The/Nudge Institute Chinmayi Kulkarni Anvitha Padurthi Krittika Sridharan Preethika Sabu
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Keep an eye on our page as we gear up to be a part of this exciting journey with Women Climate Collective 🌐 Megha Raha
Meet Megha Raha, a development professional and the founder of Hands on Waste, an organisation promoting inclusive waste management. With rich on-ground advocacy, citizen engagement and public communication experience, she is passionate about creating a social and environmental impact through her work. Megha’s interest in sustainability and environmental sciences started at a young age. She hopes to inspire public behavioural change and create more responsible waste management models. Welcome to the #WomenClimateCollective, Megha! We will continue spotlighting more incredible #WCC2024 leaders driving inclusive climate action in India. So, stay tuned and learn more on our website https://lnkd.in/gR4FSpjA Purpose Fondation L'Oréal
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Are you familiar with the term waste hierarchy? It is a strategic framework that guides making decisions about waste management. It ranks actions from most to least favourable: 1. Prevention, 2. Preparation for reuse, 3. Recycling, 4. Other recovery (such as energy recovery), and 5. Disposal. Let's do our bit for waste minimisation, resource conservation and the environment! Follow Hands on Waste for the weekly waste concepts. ♻️🌎
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Hands on Waste reposted this
This World Environment Day, let's shine a light on the essential work of our city's waste workers. #WorldEnvironmentDay
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