Waste | Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Bengaluru non-profit builds play spaces from scrap

May 30, 2019 Sakshi Rao

As children’s play spaces are shrinking, the non-profit Anthill Creations has been transforming government school playgrounds and open spaces in the city. Anthill uses scrap materials to build durable, innovative play structures

How Bengaluru’s crumbling Dry Waste Collection Centres can be overhauled

May 20, 2019 Nalini Shekar

Dry Waste Collection Centres (DWCCs) perform the critical function of collecting, sorting and disposing of dry waste in the city. But the majority of these centres are dilapidated, with few facilities and difficult work conditions. A recent study suggests ways to change this.

“Garbage problem can’t be managed from BBMP head office alone”: Special Commissioner

March 8, 2019 Manasi Paresh Kumar

The new waste management system will fail if ward committees don’t take ownership locally, says BBMP Special Commissioner D Randeep.

With meagre pay and unhealthy conditions, why do Bengaluru pourakarmikas continue in their jobs?

February 26, 2019 Krupa Sriram

Illiteracy, caste dynamics and social constraints of a migrant worker — a survey in Whitefield reveals the mix of factors that keep a pourakarmika bound to her profession, irrespective of the conditions and compensation.

Why HSR residents are fighting in court against KCDC compost plant

January 25, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Years of follow ups have not been able to help the KCDC plant in HSR Layout function scientifically, and residents are bearing the brunt. A residents welfare association has recently filed a writ petition in the High Court demanding the closure of the plant.

How mishandling of garbage contributes to Bengaluru’s air quality crisis

December 28, 2018 Arjun Rajan

The mismanagement of solid waste continues in Bengaluru with incessant garbage burning. There are PILs filed in the High Court, but will they help reducing burning of garbage?

How plate banks are helping Bengaluru reduce garbage

December 20, 2018 Rahna Jacob

Garbage dumps are a common sight in Bangalore. If it is not piled up in empty sites or landfills, it is seen in mounds at street corners. Rented cutlery is now being used as an effective green alternative to single-use disposables.

Bengaluru’s composting school inaugurated in HSR Layout

December 17, 2018 Smita Kulkarni

The school is open for public from 6am to 11am and 4pm to 8pm on all days.

Bengaluru Buzz: No defence land for BBMP | State to appeal on buffer zone | Metro to redesign future pillars

December 15, 2018 News Desk

From rules that govern real estate to defence land saga to midday meal controversy, all important news that you need to know from Bengaluru, in one place.

Now, a school in Bengaluru to learn composting solutions

December 14, 2018 News Desk

One can learn about basics of home gardening besides getting to know about over 20 types of composting solutions.

How Bengaluru’s garbage killed Mavallipura’s environment

December 8, 2018 Amrita Sen

Mavallipura garbage dump got closed after the court order. It just led to a new ‘scientific’ landfill close by. That should technically help the village. What does a visit to Mavallipura reveal?

Bengaluru Buzz: State to acquire land for new Ring Road | Water treatment plant at TG Halli | All apartments to have STPs

November 24, 2018 News Desk

Bengaluru will get the Peripheral Ring Road while the State acquires properties for it. BBMP will increase the property tax, and collect fine for littering. These and other news items from the last week that matter to you, all in one place.

Bengaluru Buzz: Marshals catching litterers | Civic Saturday at High Court | BMTC pilots e-wallet

November 10, 2018 News Desk

From BBMP to waste management to air quality crisis, all the important happenings in the city over the last week that matter to you, in one place.

Bengaluru Buzz: Curb on new vehicle registration? | Bellandur lake recedes | GIL pays 50 lakh penalty

November 5, 2018 News Desk

Bellandur lake’s disappearing act, new anti-pollution measures being considered, and a revived Peripheral Ring Road project — catch all the important news from your city that you may have missed last week.

Multiple interventions fail to curb vehicular emissions in Bengaluru

October 31, 2018 Arjun Rajan

Several studies have pointed to the increasingly toxic air in the city, some pegging the levels of polluting particulate matter at three times the WHO-prescribed standards. What contributes to this and why is it so difficult to check?

Why are Bellandur citizens spending this Saturday morning in a human chain?

October 26, 2018 News Desk

On Saturday, October 27th, the city will be witness to yet another human chain, organised this time by the disgruntled citizens of Bellandur, one of the largest wards of Bengaluru. Find out what their demands are.

Court orders ignored, money dumped in landfills: How Bengaluru is being betrayed

October 1, 2018 Myriam Shankar K

After six years of court-monitored efforts to set right garbage scenario in Bengaluru, what does the scene look like?

Bengaluru Buzz: HC adjourns pothole case | Fuel price reduced by Rs 2 | Whitefield presses for GIL closure

September 27, 2018 News Desk

From potholes to sewage mismanagement to polluting industries — a recap of recent headlines on burning issues for Bengaluru that you may have missed.

These social ventures are re-inventing recycling, re-using and reduction of waste in Whitefield

September 20, 2018 Sahitya Poonacha

What happens when a community becomes aware of the problems of generating excess waste and hoarding unwanted things? Renting, selling, upcycling – there are many ways to deal with it, and they will all be explored. An enterprising story from Whitefield.

E-city shows the way with eco-friendly Habba

September 15, 2018 Vinay Kumar

Electronics City Industrial Township Authority (ELCITA) recently hosted an environmental-friendly cultural festival. In collaboration with Infosys, the team pulled off an extremely successful fete, promoting green and sustainable living.