Post COVID Zero Waste Management Strategies

Mixed waste has been identified as a potentially dangerous carrier of the COVID-19 virus, right from its generation to collection and subsequent disposal. Pollution Control Boards at State and Central level in India are developing several guidelines to promote proper waste management amidst the pandemic, while leveraging existing programs like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Can we carry this momentum forward towards achieving zero-waste in our buildings? Zero-waste facilities are well positioned to meet the guidelines for disease control while reducing landfill waste by 90%. This webinar examines practical and easy-to-implement zero waste strategies for the Post-COVID scenario in India.
05:10 What is Zero Waste?
09:59 Typical Characteristics of a Zero Waste Facility
17:52 COVID Impact on Solid Waste Management
28:03 Laws around Waste
30:15 Circular Economy
37:05 Handling COVID Biomedical Waste
44:22 Towards Zero Waste Cities
1:00:45 Q&A
About the Speakers:
Shobha Raghavan is Chief Operating Officer at Saahas Zero Waste where she leads the operational strategy to ensure growth and scale-up of a niche industry. She also connects actively with her community to build waste champions.
Hiren Bhagat is a Senior Associate Director at Environmental Design Solutions [EDS] ,Mumbai where he leads the Zero Waste division. A LEED AP, WELL AP and a TRUE Advisor, he specializes in Building Energy Efficiency, Green building design, Occupant Health & Wellness and Zero Waste Facility Operations. He has worked on more than 120 projects for developers, multinational banks, IT companies, housing and hospitality industry.
This webinar is part of ‘NZEB Knowledge Series’ - an initiative supported by USAID’s MAITREE program (maitree.edsglob...) to accelerate the discussions and catalyse actions on Net Zero Energy Buildings in India.