Low Carbon Futures
The vast quantity of waste that is the result of modern lifestyles—especially
of the affluent—is one of the causes of greenhouse gas emissions.
Even in a developing country like India, poor waste management contributes
to over 3% of the country's total greenhouse gas emissions. This
is because despite the fact that a majority of Indians live in poverty,
there is a huge and growing middle class (over 300 million by recent
statistics) that is consuming more, often indiscriminately, and producing
more waste than ever before.
What Chintan Does
- The Low Carbon Futures programme reminds us that India is a country
where it is possible to live well and still consume sensibly and
sustainably. (Read this
blog on the Huffington Post to understand the idea better.)
- As part of the Low Carbon Futures programme, we work with bulk
waste producers—offices, factories and other large organizatons—to
green their procurement and reduce wastage. We also collect and
recycle their waste, instead of letting it emit greenhouse gases
in landfills.
- Our clients include shopping malls, offices, hotels, railway
stations and guesthouses. In each case, we first focus on efficient
waste handling and then work backwards to green their procurement.
We do this by creating awareness among employees, doing regular
waste audits, and working with the administration and HR departments
to institutionalize the change.
- By allowing us to handle your trash and green both your procurement
and disposal of materials, you would directly be a part of efforts
to save the environment, reduce poverty in Delhi, create green
jobs for the urban poor and reduce child labour.
- Invest your trash with Chintan for a greener future. Learn more
through our Low
Carbon Futures (PDF, 402 KB) brochure.
- To become a part of this solution, please email us at info@chintan-india.org
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