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Waste Management Programme

  • Published on December 21, 2017
With an aim to continuously push for sustainable solutions, EEG has been successfully initiating Waste Management Programmes since 1997. Through our numerous campaigns supported by individuals, families, corporations and local governments, we collect and send for proper recycling the following materials: Aluminium Cans, Paper, Toners, Plastic, Glass, Batteries and Mobile Phones. We strive to create awareness in the region by imparting knowledge on proper reduction, reusing and recycling methods.
The main objectives of EEG’s Waste Management Programmes are: • Divert the quantity of waste going to local landfill sites • Recycle different kinds of waste for further use • Encourage the local recycling industry • Support the waste management efforts of local authorities • Save precious raw materials, water and energy • Help to reduce pollution • Create a culture of recycling in the society • Contribute in reducing the carbon footprint of the country With environmental degradation affecting the world today, it is imperative to adapt to climate change while finding ways to mitigate it. With the motto of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’, we believe a commitment to sound waste management is the key. It is through our robust Waste Management Programmes that we can create awareness in the society as well as safeguard and conserve resources. This leads to more mindful and environmentally responsible citizens who eventually become a collective voice of effective change in the world. In 2016, through our Waste Management Programmes, we have been successful in mitigating 7,723 metric tonnes of CO2 emissions, saving 62,834 m3 of landfill space and conserving 115,023 million BTU of energy. We have provided a snapshot of the year 2016 below: • Aluminium cans: 27,372 kilograms • Paper: 1,341,338 kilograms • Toners: 6,768 pieces • Plastic: 78,098 kilograms • Glass: 10,966 kilograms • Mobile phones: 15,876 pieces • Batteries: 1,559 kilograms were properly disposed of. Some important statistics from our 2016 cycle of Waste Management: • While collecting and successfully disposing of 27,372 kilograms of Aluminium Cans, EEG was able to mitigate greenhouse gases (GHG) to the equivalent of 410.85 metric tons of CO2 • The 1,341,338 kilograms of paper that we collected and sent for recycling saved 22,803 fully grown trees from being felled to make virgin paper • Through the 6,768 pieces of toners we collected and sent for recycling, we were successful in saving 2,309 gallons of gasoline The impact and growth of EEG’s Waste Management Programmes has been phenomenal. We have represented it in the following data. Collection since inception: • Aluminium Cans (1997): 278,672 kilograms • Paper (2001): 14,693,011 kilograms • Plastic (2006): 860, 351 kilograms • Glass (2006): 2,259,538 kilograms • Batteries (2006): 65,926 kilograms • Mobile phones (2009): 35,796 pieces • Toners (2001): 83,222 pieces EEG has several plans in the pipeline to increase impact of this programme. With the right partnership, we would like to implement the following: • Organise events and presentations to raise awareness and encourage more people to recycle • Set up collection centres in academic entities and corporate buildings so the society has easier access to recycling and disposal • Organise large scale interactive and fun events with mascots for educational institutions for greater interest among the youth • Organise action Days to mobilise the masses to responsible recycling We would also like to invite private sector entities to work with us in this highly impactful programme.
Project start date
01/01/1970
Project end date
01/01/1970

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