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thekachraproject

@kachraproject

Bringing people together to fight all the #waste aka Kachra monsters in #India.

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Joined October 2014
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@indiawater25 Feb 2019
Eco India: A mobile app is helping stop the menace of burning dried leaves in cities bit.ly/2TgqnFz @PuneCliC @kachraproject @thebetterindia
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@ISignalOfficial14 Mar 2019
Over 92% of surveyed Delhi households throw used small batteries in the dustbin & do not segregate it as hazardous #waste as per rules, a survey by Toxics Link has found. 99% use small batteries for remote control (TV, AC) & clocks. Follow thread for insights:
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Arpita (she/her)@latentappy14 Mar 2019
BMC wants to deodorize #Deonar dumpsite for 30 lakhs to spray 300 liters daily! The overburdened oldest #Mumbai #landfill has seen multiple fires, diseases & opposition from local residents while the corporation has only resorted to stopgap moves. Fair? bit.ly/2VVmzqY
BMC invites bids for deodorant to mask Deonar dump stench | Mumbai News - Times of India

BMC invites bids for deodorant to mask Deonar dump stench | Mumbai News - Times of India

MUMBAI: The BMC has once again started the process of procuring a herbal deodorant to be sprayed upon mounds of waste at the city’s largest dumping gr.

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@indiawater23 Aug 2018
How safe are #sanitarynapkins for the women and the environment? bit.ly/2MH3BDy @kachraproject

How Safe Are Sanitary Napkins For The Women And The Environment?

Being the most commonly used product in India, it is surprising that people are not aware of the side effects and dangers a sanitary pad poses.

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It's #SustainableGastronomyDay, a UN dedicated day that recognizes how #sustainability comes into play for the way we buy, cook & eat food. We have simplified it for you by charting 8 easy ways to reduce your food #waste bit.ly/2tfycMT
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Come June 23rd, BMC will levy a fine upto Rs. 10,000 for anyone found carrying #plastic. The civic body will constitute 3 teams to enforce the ban across #Mumbai. #BeatPlasticPollution #MumbaiPlasticBan
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Arpita (she/her)@latentappy18 May 2018
Something we have been talking about for a while now. #KachraTips @kachraproject #WasteFree #PlasticFree
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@indiawater24 Jan 2018
Eliminate garbage naturally - A Mumbai-based scientist comes up with an effective solution to #Kashmir’s mounting #garbage problem bit.ly/2DwNm8e @makarandpurohit @kachraproject
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@indiawater27 Jun 2017
From junk to DNA & more, these kids turned their schoolyard waste into a science park! bit.ly/2scwZIv @kachraproject
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@indiawater16 Jun 2017
These #women are clearing your trash to save the planet, and you can help bit.ly/2rxJRbX @kachraproject
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@indiawater10 Jun 2017
Poop & Earn: How villages around Raipur are making money by going open defecation free bit.ly/2rgdEAU @kachraproject @WASHIndia
Poop & Earn: How Villages around Raipur Are Making Money by Going Open Defecation Free

Poop & Earn: How Villages around Raipur Are Making Money by Going Open Defecation Free

These villagers braved death threats, vigilantly drove open defecators away at four in the morning, achieved ODF and are now using human excreta as manure.

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@indiawater7 Jun 2017
You will want to recycle everything after seeing these photos! bit.ly/2r5mHnW #WorldOceansDay @AratiKumarRao @kachraproject
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Saathi@SaathiPads26 May 2017
Replying to @FeminismInIndia @hygieneandyou @GreenTheRed1 @ecofemme_india @jatan_sansthan @shomotawomen @boondhcup @MHDay28May
We learned about the negative ingredients in pads from our friends at @kachraproject ! We then set out to find #sustainablealternatives
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GreenTheRed@GreenTheRed112 May 2017
Replying to @FeminismInIndia @ecofemme_india @hygieneandyou @shomotawomen @SaathiPads @boondhcup @jatan_sansthan @swetha1106 @JamwalNidhi
Sanitary napkins - polymers, perfumes, adhesives, plastic layers. End up in landfills, rivers, incinerators, hands of manual scavengers
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Half of all #plastic waste in oceans come from China, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Indonesia. #Water #pollution cnbc.com/2016/01/13/half-of-…

Half of plastic trash in oceans comes from 5 countries

Economic growth in these countries is outpacing infrastructure, and their trash is collecting in the sea.

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@indiawater8 May 2017
#Fishing village goes plastic free, sets an example for sustainable #tourism bit.ly/2pmjgZq @kachraproject @down2earthindia
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Why is the #menstrualcup not advertised in India? #PeriodOfChange #sustainableLiving quora.com/Why-is-the-menstru… Cc @periodofchange
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Everyday is #EarthDay .Today is a reminder. Question everything sold as organic. Eradicate #plastics from your life. #SayNoToDisposables
We are not pro or anti any political party or group. We are non-partisan in our approach. We do not favor one group over another. #fyi
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It's unfortunate that our image is used for political games.Our intention was only to raise awareness. FYI, the image was taken in Mumbai. teapawt.net/thebobbydeoII/status/8…
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