thekachraproject
@kachraproject
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Bringing people together to fight all the #waste aka Kachra monsters in #India.
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Joined October 2014
Eco India: A mobile app is helping stop the menace of burning dried leaves in cities https://t.co/opEXAFYGmy
@PuneCliC @kachraproject @thebetterindia
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Over 92% of surveyed Delhi households throw used small batteries in the dustbin & do not segregate it as hazardous #waste as per rules, a survey by Toxics Link has found. 99% use small batteries for remote control (TV, AC) & clocks. Follow thread for insights:
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BMC wants to deodorize #Deonar dumpsite for 30 lakhs to spray 300 liters daily! The overburdened oldest #Mumbai #landfill has seen multiple fires, diseases & opposition from local residents while the corporation has only resorted to stopgap moves. Fair? https://t.co/z9btkpKeaO
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
MUMBAI: The BMC has once again started the process of procuring a herbal deodorant to be sprayed upon mounds of waste at the city’s largest dumping gr.
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How safe are #sanitarynapkins for the women and the environment? https://t.co/J0sTTuUSLB
@kachraproject
youthkiawaaz.com
Being the most commonly used product in India, it is surprising that people are not aware of the side effects and dangers a sanitary pad poses.
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It's #SustainableGastronomyDay, a UN dedicated day that recognizes how #sustainability comes into play for the way we buy, cook & eat food. We have simplified it for you by charting 8 easy ways to reduce your food #waste
https://t.co/bEMEGHbmX5
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Come June 23rd, BMC will levy a fine upto Rs. 10,000 for anyone found carrying #plastic. The civic body will constitute 3 teams to enforce the ban across #Mumbai. #BeatPlasticPollution
#MumbaiPlasticBan
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Something we have been talking about for a while now. #KachraTips @kachraproject
#WasteFree #PlasticFree
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Eliminate garbage naturally - A Mumbai-based scientist comes up with an effective solution to #Kashmir’s mounting #garbage problem https://t.co/xAyXNgHTLA
@makarandpurohit @kachraproject
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From junk to DNA & more, these kids turned their schoolyard waste into a science park! https://t.co/McjlNYl2fJ
@kachraproject
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These #women are clearing your trash to save the planet, and you can help https://t.co/ElNyyLYfiE
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Poop & Earn: How villages around Raipur are making money by going open defecation free https://t.co/KezcdT0Zen
@kachraproject @WASHIndia
thebetterindia.com
These villagers braved death threats, vigilantly drove open defecators away at four in the morning, achieved ODF and are now using human excreta as manure.
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You will want to recycle everything after seeing these photos! https://t.co/nSeP5S0Ie2
#WorldOceansDay @AratiKumarRao @kachraproject
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@FeminismInIndia @hygieneandyou @GreenTheRed1 @ecofemme_india @eco_shecup @jatan_sansthan @shomotawomen @boondhcup @MHDay28May We learned about the negative ingredients in pads from our friends at @kachraproject ! We then set out to find #sustainablealternatives
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@FeminismInIndia @ecofemme_india @hygieneandyou @shomotawomen @SaathiPads @eco_shecup @boondhcup @jatan_sansthan @swetha1106 @JamwalNidhi Sanitary napkins - polymers, perfumes, adhesives, plastic layers. End up in landfills, rivers, incinerators, hands of manual scavengers
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Half of all #plastic waste in oceans come from China, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Indonesia. #Water #pollution
https://t.co/8gZmThKKKe
cnbc.com
Economic growth in these countries is outpacing infrastructure, and their trash is collecting in the sea.
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#Fishing village goes plastic free, sets an example for sustainable #tourism
https://t.co/CTxqQWCese
@kachraproject @down2earthindia
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Why is the #menstrualcup not advertised in India? #PeriodOfChange #sustainableLiving
https://t.co/V1QFPgTQRq Cc @periodofchange
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Everyday is #EarthDay .Today is a reminder. Question everything sold as organic. Eradicate #plastics from your life. #SayNoToDisposables
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We are not pro or anti any political party or group. We are non-partisan in our approach. We do not favor one group over another. #fyi
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It's unfortunate that our image is used for political games.Our intention was only to raise awareness. FYI, the image was taken in Mumbai.
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