Saahas Zero Waste

Saahas Zero Waste is a trailblazer in delivering decentralized waste management solutions in India. With a decade of experience, it comprehends the intricate dynamics of establishing effective residential waste management solutions. This necessitates close collaboration with stakeholders, including Resident Welfare Associations, property managers, resident volunteers, housekeeping teams, and maintenance staff.

SZW ranks among Bangalore's leading waste management firms, providing comprehensive waste management solutions for schools and colleges. It works towards diverting waste generated in these institutions away from landfills. The team conducts regular interactive sessions with students to educate them on zero waste management practices, such as source segregation, composting, and recycling. This instils values of sustainability and nurtures environmental consciousness among the future leaders of our nation.

The rapid urban population growth has driven substantial expansion in the construction sector in the past decade. Saahas Zero Waste is at the forefront of embracing the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, as part of its comprehensive waste management solutions. Collaborating with authorized vendors and certified recyclers for the responsible management of various waste streams generated during construction projects, SZW adheres to its zero-waste philosophy. This approach allows it to provide sustainable construction solutions to clients while ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulations.

Each year, India contributes a significant 8.5% share of the world's textile waste, equivalent to a staggering 7793 kilo tons, with post-consumer waste making up 51% of this quantity. Unfortunately, the recycling rate for this textile waste remains dismally low, at less than 1%. SZW is working to establish a sustainable and well-structured value chain for the recovery of both pre- and post-consumer textile waste.
SZW’s Textile Recovery Facility (TRF) represents one of the pioneering initiatives in the country, specifically designed to maximize the recovery of textile materials from post-consumer waste. The facility has advanced systems and infrastructure for segregating and sorting textile waste, enabling reuse, repair, upcycling, and recycling of incoming textile waste. It has established a dedicated supply chain that encompasses collection and processing, utilizing both manual and technological methods, to deliver the processed textile waste to its intended destinations.

While technology has undoubtedly enhanced our lives, electronic devices have finite lifespans, either due to consumers' preference for newer models or manufacturers' planned obsolescence strategies. Unfortunately, many of these discarded products end up either mixed with general waste or are sold to informal e-waste handlers. It is imperative for consumers to ensure that their e-waste disposal follows responsible and scientifically sound practices through authorized channels.
SZW is dedicated to the scientific and sustainable disposal of electronic waste. In compliance with the E-Waste Management Rules of 2016, SZW holds authorization as a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). It assists producers and manufacturers in fulfilling their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) by establishing a robust reverse-logistics chain for e-waste, ensuring its proper handling from end-consumer to formal e-waste recycling facilities.

SZW offers extensive assistance in navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements outlined in the Plastic Waste Management Rules of 2016 and the E-Waste Management Rules of 2016. This includes aiding in the development of EPR plans and securing the necessary authorizations from pollution control boards.
Additionally, SZW conducts waste management audits for companies to gain insights into their waste generation patterns and the associated environmental implications. Within this framework, it specializes in the design of cutting-edge waste management facilities tailored for on-site handling and processing of solid waste generated.

SZW’s clientele primarily consists of corporate organizations and tech parks. SZW offers a comprehensive office waste management solution, emphasizing precise data collection, compliance with labour laws, and safety regulations. In Bangalore, it collaborates closely with the clients' teams to enhance office waste management, focusing on sustainability goals and fostering awareness and employee engagement initiatives.