KIF Knowledge Articles

EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility, which is a policy framework that makes producers responsible for managing the end-of-life disposal of their products.

There are several home composting methods that can be used in India, depending on the amount of organic waste generated and the available space.

Exploring Composting Techniques including Aerobic and Anerobic composting, vermicomposting, and mechanical composting.

A Sustainable Approach for Waste Management in India – Incineration and Pyrolysis for waste-to-energy (WTE).

Gasification technology is a waste-to-energy (WTE) solution that converts dry waste into a usable gas called “syngas.”

Waste Recycling is the process of converting waste into new products. This method can be used for dry waste such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass.

Waste picker integration at critical junctures has tremendous potential for driving sustainable and inclusive solid waste management.

Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) are specialized facilities that separate, process, and prepare recyclable materials for market.

The administrative structure of waste management in India varies across states and urban local bodies (ULBs), and rural areas.

There are several types of contracts that can be used for MSW management in India, depending on the specific requirements of the municipality and the available resources.

ESR projects are initiatives taken by companies or organizations to improve their environmental, social, and governance performance.

CSR initiatives in India cover a wide range of areas, including education, healthcare, sanitation, women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, and more.

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are three key factors used to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of investments and business practices. SDGs, on the other hand, refer to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which are a set of 17 goals aimed at achieving sustainable development.

Carbon offsetting is a mechanism that allows individuals or organizations to offset their carbon emissions by funding projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions in other parts of the world.

City administrators in India can adopt different financial and revenue streams in solid waste management.

Pit composting and Windrow composting are two common methods of composting organic waste. Let’s look at them in detail.

After processing waste properly, the inert part that remains is sent to sanitary landfills for safe disposal.

EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility, which is a policy framework that makes producers responsible for managing the end-of-life disposal of their products.

Carbon trading, is a market-based system where companies can buy and sell permits that allow them to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide.

In India, carbon credits have played an important role in promoting sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In circular waste management, we focus on reducing, reusing, and recycling waste.