[संगीत] हर एक वेस्ट पीस की एक कहानी होती है। एक उद्देश्य था, एक लाइफ थी और शायद इसीलिए उसे बेहतर बनने का एक मौका मिल सकता है। आपको भी याद होगा आपका पहला मोबाइल, पहला कंप्यूटर। मेरी कहानी शुरू होती है। मेरा नाम है चेतन राउत और मेरी कहानी शुरू होती है महाराष्ट्र के एक छोटे से आदिवासी गांव से वारली समाज से। यहां पर जीवन बहुत सिंपल था। यहां पर दीवारों पर चित्र बनते थे और सिंपलीसिटी लाइफ स्टाइल हमारी पहचान थी। यहां पे लोग एक दूसरे के साथ जीते थे। एक एक दूसरे के साथ डांस करते थे। आपने वारली नृत्य देखा रहेगा। अपने ...

[music] [music] [music] I know I know I [music] know down there you [music] go I was born in Karnataka, completed my schooling in Karnataka, did my engineering, worked in the corporate. I think during my engineering days, I used to trek. I used to go to the mountains and I fell in love with mountains. I got a chance to go to the mountains. I think we all go to the mountains to see the beauty, to feel the beautiful air, to see the snow, to see the clear water.And I did the same. I also saw beautiful rivers, ...

Environmental Impact of Waste - Malaysia generates approximately 39,000 tons of waste daily, with each person contributing 1 to 2 kg daily [6] - Malaysia contributes about 11 million tons of post-consumer plastics waste annually [7] - Only over 30% of waste in Malaysia is recycled [10] - The bank's carbon equivalent operations generate about 25,000 tons annually [20] Bank Initiatives for Sustainability - The bank is deploying resources to create a circular economy, moving away from a linear "take-make-use-waste" model [12][13] - The bank collected 26,000 plastic bottle caps in one month through a campaign with the Sea Monkey Project, upcycling them into name card holders for new employees [14][17] - The bank has recycled approximately 185,000 kg of waste [19] - The bank's recycling efforts have resulted in a carbon avoidance of approximately 200 tons of TCO2 equivalent [20] - The bank launched a waste circularity program at PPR flats in Tamulia, promoting source separation and community-led waste treatment, including composting [21][22][23] Call to Action for the Medical Industry - The medical industry widely uses single-use plastics, contributing to significant waste generation [26][27] - Future medical professionals are urged to think about how to heal more sustainably, advocating for a systemic shift in hospital operations [28][29] - Suggestions include reducing plastic use at the source by championing reusable equipment, improving recycling infrastructure for medical-grade plastics, and demanding manufacturers focus on design for recyclability [30][31][32] - Future medical professionals should advocate for changes from purchasing to the operating table, educating patients on the link between environmental and human health [34][35]

I'm Sharta and I'm going to take you on a little journey from the US to India, from chocolates to compost. A few months ago, I had visited my cousins Gishman Tas who live in New Jersey and Julian Ojas who live in the Bay Area. I had so much fun.I went on nature walks, ate ice cream, played tennis. I went to a huge library and went to many such beautiful places. But I missed India a lot.You know why. Because India is full of color, full of people and full of happeningness. Here every day something special is ...

Urban Sanitation Challenges in India - The current solutions are likened to fixing a leaking bucket by adding more water instead of plugging the hole, indicating ineffective problem-solving [2] - There's a perceived disconnect between the government and citizens regarding responsibility for cleanliness, leading to inaction and complaints [4] - Open garbage contributes to 30% of vector-borne diseases, according to the World Health Organization [9] - Stray dogs are present on the streets due to rats breeding on garbage, hindering safe exploration of markets [11] Proposed Solution: Standardized Waste Disposal - The proposal is to implement one large compulsory bin outside every home or shop [5] - Studies by the World Bank show that littering drops by 70% when there's a visible container 5 meters away from the source [6] - A predictable waste disposal system would facilitate efficient waste collection by municipal trucks [7] - Standardized containers, similar to those used in global trade, can bring speed and efficiency to waste management [7] Potential Benefits of Improved Sanitation - Clear surroundings can lead to more walkable and photogenic streets, attracting more tourists [8] - Eliminating open garbage through closed bins can significantly reduce vector-borne diseases [9] - Making the bin the responsibility of the household or shop can improve the efficiency of municipal trucks and overall cleanliness [10]

[Music] I'd like you each to put your hands out in front of you, palms facing down, and take a look at the veins in your hands. Your circulatory system is transporting oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body and it's also transporting microplastics. This is microplastics in your blood and in many ways this is horrifying.We think about the public health effects that we will see. Long-term studies are underway to determine what is the effect on human health. But initial studies are dire.There are conne ...

Environmental Issues in Iran - Iran accounts for 8% of global soil erosion, despite comprising only 1% of the Earth's land area [2] - The country experiences an annual soil erosion rate of 165 tons per hectare, approximately 7 times the global average [2] - The average land subsidence rate in Iran is 15 centimeters per year, which is 5 times the global average [2] - 49% of the Iranian population is currently affected by land subsidence [2] - Iran produces 58,000 tons of waste daily, with 48,000 tons originating from urban areas [2] Waste Management Practices - Only 3% of waste in Iran is incinerated, 5% is recycled, and 147% is used for compost production, while 80% is landfilled [2] - Iran ranks 120th globally in sustainable waste management, managing only 198% of its waste according to global standards [3] - 70% of household waste in Iran is organic, compared to 10% in the United States [3] Potential Solutions and Perspectives - The industry should shift its perspective on soil from a problem to be solved to a question to be lived with [4] - Proper landfill site selection and engineering design are essential, including leachate management and gas capture for energy production [3] - Viewing inaction as a choice, emphasizing the need for awareness and responsibility in environmental decisions [4]

Creatures [Music] [Applause] from all around the world create waste. And honestly, who do you think creates the most. Yes, it's us, humans.What if I were to tell you that this was garbage that me, a kid, made in a day. And that doesn't even count the mice I made in school. Sounds extraordinary, right.Hi, I'm William. I'm Kate. Every year, we produce over 11 billion tons of waste worldwide.Our oceans, which cover up 70% of the Earth's surface, are facing an unpredictable crisis. Astonishingly, every day, 3 b ...