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LIFE WITH PLASTIC

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PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Plastic Waste Management
• What is Plastic: Plastics are integral part of society and have varied application. Plastics are composed of a
network of molecular monomers bound together to form macromolecules. There are increasing concerns due to
non degradability and generation of toxic gases on combustion during incineration.

• How it affects Nature: Over 300 million metric tons of plastics are produced in the world annually and
about fifty percent of this volume is for disposal applications. Although there are multiple uses, its waste and the
resultant pollution clogs up our rivers, oceans, lands and adversely affects the biodiversity.

• How can we manage the waste: The International Organisation for standardization [ISO] Organisation
for Economic Cooperation [OECD] and development, British specification [BS] Indian Standards [IS] need to be
implemented for appropriate application and safe disposal. Globally steps are being taken for development of
environmental friendly, innovative plastic items using the concept of green chemistry and also with safe disposal
methods.

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As plastic waste disposal is a serious concern in India, new technologies have been developed to minimize its
adverse effect.

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The three R’s
We've all heard of the 3 Rs of the environment: reduce, reuse, recycle, but do we practice what we preach? The 3 Rs
— Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle — have been around for awhile.

REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

Purchase products that
require less packaging or to
limit the waste you are
producing.
Use a travel mug or reusable
water bottle and avoid single-
use bags.
Paper, plastic, glass,
magazines, electronics, and
more can be processed into
new products while using
fewer natural resources and
less energy.

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 Case study: Aarohana Ecosocial Development

“A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends
otherwise.” – Aldo Leopold.

• Aarohana Ecosocial Developments is an endeavour born out of a similar wanting to change the face of our
priceless natural surroundings, culture and heritage for better, in the face of rampant commercialization and
environmental pollution.
• Their two core areas of work namely “Conserving our Environment and Heritage” and “Enabling Rural
Livelihoods” are geared to achieve this very model. Through these broad areas, the institute focus on projects
related to waste management, clean energy, education, health, water conservation, sanitation, environment and
heritage conservation; and all this through sustainable livelihood generation.
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About Aarohana Ecosocial Developments
EcoSocial Conservation
Aarohana approaches the conservation of our environment
and heritage using social involvement and traditional
technology Rural Livelihoods

EcoSocial Livelihoods
Aarohana generates livelihood opportunities for the
grassroots while integrating social and environmental
sustainability

EcoSocial Participation
Aarohana engages its consumers and associates in this
EcoSocial development process, to create a
RESPONSIBLE economy!

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Quote and Image Slide

“ “If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted,
then it should be restricted, designed or removed from production.”
– Pete Seeger.

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THANK YOU

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