Pinky Chandran Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

How to handle medical waste, kitchen waste, recyclables during COVID-19 pandemic?

April 29, 2020 Pinky Chandran

Five challenges in managing waste during pandemic times, and how we can handle them.

Why burn garbage when there are better alternatives

February 1, 2018 Pinky Chandran

While there is no single recipe for waste management, following waste segregation and scientific management will reduce the problem of trash burning.

A ride in Bengaluru to campaign for awareness around menstruation

May 25, 2017 Pinky Chandran

This is part of a global campaign to end myths, taboos and shame around menstruation and initiative targeted to educate rural girls and women in India on menstrual hygiene.

Are you a recycling freak? You could win an award!

May 15, 2016 Pinky Chandran

If you are part of a community that ensures that a bulk of the waste generated is recycled in the right manner, this is for you! Applications are open for the 2016 edition of the Recyclathon Awards.

From waste wise projects to dry waste centers, story of trash in Bengaluru

December 9, 2015 Pinky Chandran

The concept of dry waste collection centers (DWCCs) is not new for Bengaluru. This article tracks the process of how it all started, and formalisation of DWCCs in Bengaluru, by the government.

State and media support LGBT activism: Akkai Padmashali

November 30, 2015 Pinky Chandran

From being a person who had to face societal opposition, to the one who gets Rajyotsava award for her activism, she has come a long way. Here’s an interview that throws light into Akkai Padmashali’s life and thoughts.

Economy

Workers in the shadows

June 16, 2015 Pinky Chandran

June 16th is designated as International Domestic Workers Day. While they play a vital role in most middle and upper class families, most domestic help continue to work on the fringes of society.

Civic

Waste-pickers – Salvaging the city’s garbage

January 29, 2014 Nalini Shekar and Pinky Chandran

The 2010 UN Habitat publication states that waste-pickers perform 50 to 100% of all ongoing waste collection in most cities in developing countries – at no cost to the city budget. How does it work for the waste-pickers in Bangalore?