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Help us raise funds for carrying out programs at our experiential learning Centre SGKK, that is changing the way we think of waste and in turn creating a huge impact on the SWM scene.60% of municipal solid waste consists of kitchen waste/wet waste. This organic waste contains a lot of nutrients that can be converted into a resource via composting, and returned back to enrich the soil. If this waste can be managed sustainably, we will be addressing 60% of the problem faced by our city! It is that simple!When we think of waste we think smelly and dirty and yukky. We need to Change the narrative of waste. If it is managed responsibly, waste becomes a valuable resource. SWMRT aims to achieve this paradigm shift in the way we see waste.Swachagraha Kalika Kendra (SGKK), is a one of its kind experiential learning centre.....<img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/bfa10d7f-da78-4cc1-8822-80f992630a08.jpg" width="906" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/cddfc1bc-1272-4dc5-b601-50292171253d.jpg" width="903" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/5927e24a-77b6-4f55-adae-f53923d1a071.jpg" width="911" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/ced49d8e-1c80-4b39-b929-ccf461efcc41.jpg" width="948" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/eaec7376-443d-43be-b712-6012853d9552.jpg" width="910" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/bb2d1ea7-c562-4711-8a9d-8225e2436589.jpg" width="904" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/2c806f18-3e35-49de-8a00-549e8c05f28d.jpg" width="894" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/5be384bf-7f08-4b0b-aecd-40c42bfc925f.jpg" width="908" /><img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/101ecf17-0666-4dcf-9dc4-a9a8ef69c992.jpg" width="903" />﻿Thrust &amp; Impact proposed through Kalika Kendra:1.   To promote in-situ management in apartments viaa.   assessment and guidanceb.   Exposure visits to SGKKc. Reach 800 Apartments/year, 2,50,000 Households2.   Composting &amp; Gardening Workshopsa.   100 Workshop/yearb.   to reach 3000 people3.   Exposure &amp; Catalyzing visits for urban local bodiesa.   Replicate 31 Kalika Kendras statewide via engagement with city corporation/city municipal corporations4.   Create livelihoods through Skill development Program to create a cadre of trained composting personnel(1 session/month to create 240 trained personnel in year 1)5.   Weekend Volunteer Program 100 days/year to induct 1000 volunteers6.   R&amp;D on types of composting- 30 types of composting methods

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Bengaluru generates nearly 5,000 tonnes of waste, of which more than 1,500 tonnes are generated by bulk waste generators.SWMRT has been instrumental in guiding and facilitating apartments and communities to adopt in-situ (on site) composting of organic waste.Working with waste is a highly challenging job and it is important to motivate the compost karigars (workers) and provide them dignity of livelihood. Acknowledge the key role of compost karigars (workers) in turning organic waste to black gold that in turn nourishes the earth.To incentivize these karigars who execute or supervise composting activities in apartments, SWMRT wants to reward 20 deserving individuals with a Rs 10,000 incentive award. Recognize the valuable work done by the compost karigars and acknowledge their contribution to environmental health. Further, help divert 60% of daily household waste away from landfills, while encouraging bulk generators to take responsibility of their waste.Help create a cleaner environment for marginalized rural and urban communities living near landfill sites. Lastly, the compost generated in-house will support nearby farmers by improving soil composition.Campaign Update:In October 2022, we initiated this fund raising campaign to raise funds to acknowledge the compost karigars. In December 2022, we invited apartments in Bengaluru who are doing in-situ composting to nominate their Compost Karigars for this campaign. We received a fantastic response from 21 communities across Bangalore, representing almost 7000 households. A huge shout out to all those who sent in nominations and congratulations that you are doing in-situ composting. Our esteemed jury members: Dr Umashankar, Valli Srinivasan and Padmashree Mahesh shortlisted 9 communities. The jury members then visited these communities, observed the process of composting, quality of compost and interacted with the karigars. And after a lot of deliberations and discussions, selected 6 communities as winners of this edition. To felicitate the compost karigars, SWMRT, in association with HSR Citizens Forum (HCF), organised "Swacha Sambhrama" event on March 4, 2023, at SwachaGraha Kalika Kendra. The winners were felicitated by Srinivasulu from IFS, Anslem Rosario, Director of Biowise Horticulture Products and Joint Commissioner Krishnamurthy, Bommanahalli. The winning apartment representatives, their karigar teams participated in full strength. The karigars were felicitated with a cash prize, a certificate and a cloth bag filled with fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Solid Waste Management Round Table 

<h2>Every contribution counts</h2>The Zero-Waste Collective is a voluntarily driven group of organisations, citizens and volunteers working towards low-waste events in public spaces and temples. Your contribution will pave the way for a sustainable future. By supporting this initiative, you are investing in the switch from single-use plastic to sustainable alternatives, decentralised waste management practices like leaf and divine composting and sign boards for awareness. <img src="https://cfstatic.give.do/7eea3cd7-0dc3-4b1c-9349-904e6c420ed8.webp" /><h2>Current events</h2>Banashankari temple (Jan 20th, 2024 - ongoing)The Collective along with BBMP Marshalls and JHIs are carrying out stringent screening of use of plastic by vendors in the Banashankari temple. Volunteers are present in the temple from 7am to 9pm carrying out several interventions like making devotional offerings plastic-free, keeping the main temple area free from litter, sorting the devotional offerings into multiple waste streams which are then sent either for recycling or for composting. They were successful in making the annual Jathre (5 day event with footfall of 4 lakh) a low-waste event. Other interventions in the pipeline: setting up a cutlery bank, reinstating mesh bins for composting and setting up separate dustbins and signs within the temple premises.Kadu Malleshwara temple (Feb 3rd, 2024 - ongoing)The Zero-Waste Collective has been working with the members of the Kadu Malleshwara temple to survey the location, identifying possibilities for signs and information boards and assessing current composting systems. The temple is likely to take a step towards zero-waste.<h2>About the Zero-Waste Collective</h2>The Zero-Waste Collective is a group of like-minded organisations in Bengaluru working towards a transformative movement. A movement that enables institutions and organisations to be plastic-free, litter-free and landfill-free. SWMRT is a core member of this Collective steering it's implementation and strategy.Why Zero-Waste Collective?In a world where the global trade in plastics surpasses 71,43,000 crores annually, the economic toll of plastic pollution is staggering—ranging from 25,00,276 crores to 50,00,553 crores each year. Bengaluru currently produces some 5,000 tonnes of solid waste per day, expected to rise to 6,000 tonnes by 2029. The plastic we consume does not disappear behind closed doors, our cities are grappling at the face of mounting landfills. Our collective action matters today. The Collective’s past events Kadalekay Parishe - Dec 2 - 4 &amp; 9 - 13The Zero-Waste Collective, a coalition of like-minded organisations, successfully transformed the annual Kadalekayi Parishe into a low-waste event. Months of meticulous planning paved the way for a plastic-free, litter-free, and landfill-free groundnut festival in Malleshwaram and Basavanagudi.The journey kicked off with a robust awareness campaign spread across social media, offline events and print media. This was complemented by collection drives for cloth and newspapers, offering sustainable alternatives to plastic. A whopping 870 kgs of cloth were gathered, with the setup of 10 stitching booths and support from 100 tailors.During the event, clear signs guided consumers toward eco-friendly choices. Mesh bins, accompanied by plogging events, ensured that the festival grounds stayed litter-free. Regular sweeping and waste collection routines prevented any waste from reaching landfills. The entire initiative showcased that sustainable events are not only possible but also practical and accessible to everyone through collective efforts.<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bBTO95qeIptfkZ13sY_e3ZsJkUZWRmTK/view?usp=drive_link" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Read more.</a>Chitra Santhe The annual Chitra Santhe attracts thousands of people per day. The Collective worked with the organisers, volunteers and BBMP officials to implement low-waste practices. Plastic bags were distributed to vendors to use as an alternative to single-use plastic. About 400 HDPE bags weredistributed to the stalls and were used as litter bags. Sugarcane vendors used jumbo bags to store sugarcane waste. The BBMP team with volunteers ensured the regulation and enforcement of single-use plastic. Segregated waste generated at the event was routinely collected by the BBMP staff to ensure proper disposal. Dustbins were set up at the event to keep it litter-free.

The Zero-Waste Collective

The Solid Waste Management Round Table (SWMRT) is a collective of SWM practitioners working on promoting decentralised sustainable waste management and inclusive livelihoods. SWMRT is a not-for-profit organisation registered under the Trust Act of Government of Karnataka (Regn. No. BK-IV-167/2018-19)Our Vision is to reimagine waste as a resource.Mission StatementTo steer the transition into a low-waste world powered by the circular economy principles, decentralized and sustainable waste management practices by connecting with communities, industry, institutions, governments, and formal and informal waste workers through the promotion of replicable and inclusive models for improved health, environment and dignity to livelihoods. SWMRT embodies the spirit of voluntary engagement and participation driven by the passion and commitment of its members. Its members have been able to motivate and infuse the same values in communities and networks that they engage with good outcomes.SWMRT works on the issues surrounding SWM through a multi-dimensional, multi-layered and gender-neutral approach. Our work includes:<ol><li>Conceptualizing and leading behavioural change campaigns</li><li>Strategy and policy advocacy</li><li>Facilitation: creating community-based models/tools and providing implementation support</li><li>Research and data analytics</li><li>Conducting capacity building, training and other educational programs</li></ol>

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Babita Saxena

Thank you! You helped us raise Rs 48601 at the end of the fund raiser event. With this we were not only able to pay school fees for Shamila's daughters, but we were also able to distribute the much needed school bags, uniforms and stationery to 16 children of other waste pickers in the dry waste collection centre. Attached are some pictures of the simple ceremony. Ramakanth sir, who is a veteran SWM expert, graced the occasion with his presence.  We were so thrilled to see the happy faces of the children as they received their goodies. Thank you once again! You brought a smile to so many faces, and are enabling education of these children.

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Shamila's daughters say thank you

We have raised Rs 10,000 this morning! Thank you to all those who contributed so far! Let's keep up the momentum and reach our target amount! Please amplify the message far and wide in your circles today! Challenge ends at midnight tonight.

Let's keep the momentum going! We have reached Rs 10,000 so far! Thank you!

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