***Turning Waste Management into Family Savings: Smart Solutions for Your Wallet 💰*** Waste management may sound routine, but for many rural families, it's become a game-changer, both environmentally and financially. Thanks to the support of the Sudarshan community and our technical partner, Inora Organisation, we've embarked on a waste management journey that's not only keeping our surroundings clean but also putting money back in our pockets. Through Sudarshan's waste management initiative, we distributed compost planters (CPs) to households, marking the start of a community transformation. With each household receiving a CP, kitchen waste finds a new purpose daily as it's deposited into these planters. But it didn't stop there; beneficiaries received thorough training on CP management, simplifying waste management with the use of IVM and DCM cultures. The real magic happened when families realized the potential of CPs beyond waste disposal. Many started growing vegetables like tomatoes, brinjal, and chili, not only reducing monthly expenses but also fostering community sharing. In practical terms, our initiative saves approximately Rs. 200 per household each month, totaling Rs. 2400 annually. These savings make a significant impact when multiplied across the entire community. What began as a simple waste management effort has blossomed into a sustainable, cost-effective solution benefiting families, the environment, and the community as a whole. Each month, our collective effort converts 30 kg of wet waste per household into environmentally friendly vermicompost. This project not only improves household finances but also strengthens community bonds and commitment to sustainable waste management practices. Waste management is now a cornerstone of our community's journey towards a greener, more self-sufficient future. 🌱 #WasteManagement #CommunitySavings #GreenLiving
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Anil Gokarn
3mo
Congratulations Know How Foundation INORA and SUDHA: Sudarshan's CSR Foundation on partnering on this one of a kind initiative. We consider INORA’s composter planter India’s future of home composting
Hamsa Iyer
3mo
Great to see three decades of work in research by Know How Foundation INORA being implemented by SUDHA: Sudarshan's CSR Foundation . A model that's truly scalable. Abha Tadvalkar Manjushree Tadvalkar
Truly inspiring
Consultant - Social Development Project Design and Not-for-profit Organizational Development
4moIndeed, it is a community's journey towards a greener, more self-sufficient future, and in a much larger way. The individual families gain the vegetables grown in the Composter Planters (CPs) of INORA. At the same time, in every community/mohalla where households manage their wet waste by composting in situ, the local government saves a lot on the collection and disposal of the waste. Recyclables increase due to proper segregation at source. All these points and more add to your point of 'Family - Savings'. How simple actions of individuals contribute to a more sustainable today and tomorrow! Congratulations to all the stakeholders.