Getting together on one platform to provide solutions on Eco Management of Waste
It looks like the cause for a cleaner Bengaluru is rapidly gaining momentum. For the first time in Bangalore, concerned citizens, environmental experts and NGOs are coming together with a common agenda as The Eco Manage Group, with one platform, to create one consciousness – to deal with the biggest bane of modern day Bangalore – GARBAGE. The Eco Manage Group is committed to solid waste management at all levels – the household, community, neighbourhood and city. This forum brings together the brightest minds, the most experienced and the best in the industry to tell us how we can “ECO MANAGE WASTE’. The event will take place on the 6th of December, 2009 at the Rotary West Hall, 4th Main Road, Between 11th and 13th Cross (Government Girls High School), Malleswaram, Bangalore, between 10 am and 4pm. Here, citizens, the service providers and the various vendors who are into recycling, combine their energies – so that together they can provide comprehensive solutions with concrete plans for implementation. We invite all our volunteers and fans to get involved so we can get the Waste Management Protocol on the road. For more information contact Dr. Meenakshi Bharath on 98450 11757 or Balaji Srinivasan on 98440 52132 or email clean@theaindian.com
Run for a cleaner Bengaluru
On Sunday, November the 8th, the NGO Runners for Life has organised a 5km run, in partnership with Anonymous Indian to raise awareness about our cause ‘Let’s Clean Bengaluru’. Venue: Cubbon Park (opposite Kanteerava Stadium/ UB city entrance). Time: Assemble by 6.30 am. The run will start at 7 am. The run is free; there is NO registration fee. Put on your running shoes and join the run. Demonstrate your support for the cause. And help us create awareness about what we can do to help clean up and restore our beautiful Bengaluru.
A Season to Celebrate. But Less Mess Please
We have just marked another Diwali with happiness, joy and gifting. But in its aftermath, the festival has left a dismal picture on the streets, with remains of burnt crackers everywhere. Next time around let us take the trouble to be a little more sensitive to our environment and our streets. Organize a community celebration with all your neighbours and family in an open ground and make arrangements to clean up after wards. The noise pollution and particulate matter in the air aggravated the suffering of many with respiratory ailments in the city. Find novel ways to celebrate the festival with a bang without adding to the air pollution levels.
Freedom from garbage: united to bring about change
On August 15th, Independence Day, the city bore witness to a different kind of freedom struggle. This time they sought to overthrow dirt and garbage, and let a cleaner Bengaluru triumph. The massive, citywide clean up drive saw enthusiastic participation from all segments of society; housewives, students, residential associations, office goers all comprised the mass of concerned citizens who took to the streets of Bengaluru. Prominent people like the archbishop, Bernard Moras, showed the way by cleaning the surroundings around his residence.
A clean sweep
The clean up drive saw Bal Bhavan, Cubbon Park, JC Nagar, Banerghatta Zoo, Frazer Town, Jeevanbhimanagar and Hennur Road receive a facelift, thanks to the efforts of hardworking volunteers. Anonymous Indian, while pleased with the response drawn from their campaign ‘Reclaim Bengluru- It’s Yours’, still insist that they have miles to go before they sleep. This is the first of a series of citizen initiatives that they hope will transform the face of Bengaluru city and revive the pride of its citizens. “The campaign will continue for a couple of years but we want to see the results by the next Independence Day. We will continue till we achieve our goals”, say Ajesh and Myriam, initiators of the programme.
Grand Launch
On the 15th of August, arm yourself with broom, dustpan, gloves and a biodegradable plastic bag (trash bag) and step out of your house, your apartment building, your school or your office and collect all the scattered trash around it. Keep the collected trash neatly in the plastic bag, tie it properly, and leave it outside of your house/school/office or at the street corner.