REDUCE RE-USE RECYCLE
2012 - 2016
November 2012 - March 2016
Introductory Note Our Story: How we started Our Vision and Mission What we do, an overview Community Clean-up Drives Waste Collections Composting Transforming Commercial & Residential Localities Training Programs on Solid Waste Management Education and School Programs Awareness Raising Waste Management Consultancy Event Waste Management Public Speaking Awareness Raising Art Projects Empowering Waste Workers Corporate Social Responsibility Programs Welfare of Stray and Abandoned Animals The Problem: The Garbage Crisis in India Highlights: Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 What We Advocate For Our Working Methods: Dharamsala Project Dharamsala Data Dehradun Project Create to Inspire Environmental Educational Program Improving Conditions for People in the Waste Industry Animal Welfare Working with the Government Dehradun Data Corbett Project Working with the Government Corbett Data Data for all Locations Event Waste Management Volunteering and Internships A Note from our Founders Women Empowerment Managing Committee Celebrity Endorsements Corporate Sponsors Charitable Grants Awards and Recognitions A Waste Warriors Love Story Overview of Financials Support our Work and Contact Details
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Introductory Note
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hen I retired from Welham Girls’ School in 2000, I found myself free to spearhead an initiative that had long been on my radar: working towards ridding the city of pollution, with special focus on the garbage that piled up at every corner of every street. In 2001, a group of like-minded people and I started an initiative aimed at cleaning up Dehradun. Our major thrust was spreading awareness among the citizenry. We bought and placed labeled dustbins in different busy markets, distributed pamphlets about the management of waste separately printed for house-owners, for shop-keepers, and for institutions, fought actively against noise and visual pollution, and regularly badgered the Nagar Nigam and other authorities. During my tenure at Welham Girls’ School, my Staff and I had laid special Shanti Varma emphasis on ensuring that the students understood and fully supported President of Waste Warriors Society the concept of separation of waste, of recycling, the value of composting, etc. During one Founder’s Day celebration, at the Fete, one of the members of my Board of Governors told me how a parent had carelessly thrown a used patal plate on the ground; her daughter, without saying a word, immediately picked it up and put it into the correct of three bins placed in groups at different places around the campus. Ten minutes later, after the same mother had finished scooping ice cream out of her cardboard tub, she made to throw it down on the ground again – but stopped short, got off her chair, and walked over to the bins, read the signs on them, and dropped it into the correct one. The power of children to educate their elders! Meeting Jodie Underhill for the first time in 2012 was thus revelatory, like the proverbial breath of fresh air. Here was this young English girl, who had come to India as a tourist two years previously, and fallen in love with the country and it’s people – but who could not come to terms with the piles of garbage in every corner of every street: garbage that in most places was not only deliberately overlooked by the populace who passed by it every day of their lives, their handkerchiefs to their noses, but also neglected, for the most part, by the authorities whose job it is to manage it. Rather than just grumble about it, as most of us would do, Jodie, set about doing something about it: she started by cleaning up heavily littered areas in Dharamsala, with the support of volunteers whom she chivvied along to help. Waste Warriors Society was born in 2012 in Dehra Dun as a result of her amazingly effective, untiring efforts at cleaning up India. Spearheaded by Jodie and co-founder Tashi Pareek, and sustained by a group of supportive like-minded citizens as its Executive Committee, the Society has succeeded in making a considerable difference in solid waste management in various areas of the city and its environs. Further buttressed in 2013, thanks to the proactive and sincere efforts of Minakshi Pandey, former eco-camp owner from Corbett, WWS has been able to expand its activities most efficaciously to cover a total of 47 locations on the periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve. Additionally, the message of responsibly Cleaning India has been spread to other parts of the country via a number of awareness programmes: hands-on children’s educational programmes, seminars and workshops, as well as various events for which WWS manages the waste: cricket matches, marathons, etc. As the President of WWS, I am proud to be associated with this initiative. I am optimistic that the movement will encourage all of us to start taking responsibility for the waste we create, as this is truly what is needed, for our beautiful country to become clean and garbage-free.
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aste Warriors was founded by Jodie Underhill and Tashi Pareek in the year 2012. The idea for Waste Warriors started when Jodie first came to India, from the UK, as a tourist in December 2008. As part of her journey through India, Jodie spent the majority of her time in Dharamsala, and while she thoroughly enjoyed being in the mountains, she could not fully appreciate the beauty of the area because of the amount of garbage everywhere. In April 2009, she decided to take action by organizing a mass clean-up in Mc Leod Ganj, the home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The event attracted over 100 people who volunteered their time to clean-up the area. This event inspired Jodie, and proved to her that a lot of people also wanted a cleaner India.
Co-founders Jodie Underhill (left) and Tashi Pareek (right)
Jodie formed a voluntary group called “Mountain Cleaners,” whose first project was running a weekly waste collection from Triund, a remote mountain camp, located a four-hour hike (approx. 9 km) from McLeod Ganj. In order to clean-up the camp and the hiking trail, she recruited volunteers to segregate and sort the waste from the chai shops and guesthouses, as well as to clean the trail itself. An important part of the group’s mission included clearing the vast amounts of backlog that had been thrown over the side of the mountain. To this day, Triund is known as one of the cleanest hiking trails in India. Tashi Pareek, a young woman who had spent three years managing her family business in Mumbai, initially joined Jodie as a volunteer in December 2011, in Dharamsala and was appointed as Project Manager in April 2012. The following month Jodie and Tashi started a project in Dehradun. With a dream of reaching out across the country,“Waste Warriors” was officially registered in November 2012.
Minakshi Pandey Corbett Program Manager
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A few months later, Minakshi Pandey, a long-time resident of Corbett, heard about the work Waste Warriors was doing and approached the organization with an interest in starting another chapter of Waste Warriors in and around the Corbett landscape. Minakshi and her husband had been running an eco-tourist camp for twelve years and had seen the garbage problem increase, first-hand, as more tourists started visiting the area. In October 2013, Minakshi officially opened a new Waste Warriors chapter in Corbett, with the ultimate goal of providing a sustainable waste management system for the 120 surrounding villages, stretching over 100 km’s. Thus, Waste Warriors officially runs chapters in Dehradun, Bhagsunag and the outskirts of the Corbett Tiger Reserve.
About Waste Warriors
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ounded in 2012, Waste Warriors is a not for profit organization and registered society committed to tackling India’s garbage problem. We do this through a combination of direct action, liaison and awareness raising. With an emphasis on civic pride, education and creation of affordable and sustainable waste management systems, we intend to clean up India with your help and support.
Our Vision v A clean India which has systems in place to ensure that every citizen disposes of waste correctly and feels a sense of civic responsibility and national pride regarding cleanliness.
v A healthier India with improved living standards and a better quality of life, where waste workers are valued and respected for their work.
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Our Mission v Be a catalyst for practical and community led waste management initiatives in rural, urban and protected areas and to pioneer innovative practice, research and education in the field of waste management.
v Improve working conditions for waste workers and take positive steps towards rag-pickers being integrated into the formal waste management sector whilst reducing the stigma attached to waste. n online web portal to include success stories and case studies.
Strategies v Develop and promote practical methods and sustainable solutions to manage solid waste, which include segregation at source, collection, transportation, processing and disposal.
v Educate & create awareness amongst the masses to change mind-sets regarding waste disposal through awareness raising campaigns and mass media.
v Create and implement modules for training and awareness-raising amongst all stakeholder groups. v Promote sustainable waste management systems based on the principles of Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. v Engage and involve individuals, communities, government bodies, corporates and other organisations. v Exchange knowledge with individuals and organisations working in waste management and allied sectors. v Conduct and analyse research to develop best practicesin waste management and for implementation of laws related to the same.
v Monitor and evaluate all projects and activities with emphasis on data collection, analysis and reporting. v Campaign to garner support for inclusion of waste management as a part of the school curriculum. v Promote cost and resource efficient, scientifically-validated zero waste technologies and practices. v Conduct research for advocacy and to influence policy making in line with the goals of Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan. v Increase livelihood options by providing training in waste management, recycling and upcycling of waste.
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What We Do – An Overview We provide a wide array of solutions in the field of waste management.
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Community Clean-up Drives
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Waste Collections
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Composting
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Transforming Commercial and Residential Localities
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Training Programs and Workshops on Solid Waste Management
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Education and School Programs
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Awareness Raising
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Waste Management Consultancy
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Event Waste Management
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Public Speaking
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Awareness Raising Art Projects
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Empowering Waste Workers
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Corporate Social Responsibility Programs
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Welfare of Stray and Abandoned Animals
Community Clean-Up Drives
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e regularly do clean up drives and work hard to ensure that the area
remains clean. We recruit volunteers to come and clean with us, and we provide them with all the necessary equipment, including bags, gloves, litter grabbers, masks etc. Before each clean-up, we do a briefing session to ensure everyone works safely and to teach the volunteers about the importance of segregating waste as they collect it, into recyclable, non-recyclable, glass and organic.
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Waste Collections
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e provide waste collection solutions for businesses, households and villages in all of
our project locations and encourage segregation at source to ensure that food waste is
kept separate. We ensure that all the waste that we collect is segregated and disposed of responsibly with an emphasis on maximizing on recycling. We install secure and colourful dustbins and waste disposal bags in order to mitigate littering, which we empty regularly. All of the organic waste we collect including garden waste is composted. We take great pride in the fact that we are one of the few organisations that follows the laws of India related to waste management.
other waste. This waste can then be composted. Composting is a natural process of
recycling decomposed organic materials such as food and garden waste into a rich soil known as compost. Compost is rich in nutrients and is beneficial for the land in many ways, including as a soil conditioner, a fertilizer and as a natural pesticide for soil. We promote home composting and do de-centralised composting using the heap and enclosure methods. It’s a simple, affordable process that is easy to learn. After a few months, the compost can be sieved and is ready to be used.
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n important factor of waste management is keeping your organic waste separate from the
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Transforming Commercial And Residential Localities
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e take areas of the localities that we work in, clean them up, beautify them, and ensure that they stay clean on a long-term basis. In addition to cleaning, we paint, create wall murals and plant where possible. What we can achieve in each area is determined by the amount of funding that we have for the project. If the funds allow, we employ a Waste Worker to sweep, clean the area each day, empty the dustbins and collect the garbage from the businesses if required.
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Training Programs and Workshops on Solid Waste Management
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hrough specially designed training programs and workshops, we teach people how to manage their waste, compost organic waste and the importance of the Municipal Solid Waste Rules 2016. We have conducted training programmes for organizations such as the Indian Army, Institute of Hotel Management, Forestry Department and the Dehradun Municipal Corporation.
Educational Programs
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ducating the next generation is one of the most important aspects of our work. We go into schools to teach, engage and interact with the students in all of our project locations. In Corbett we also run a daily class after school at our HQ and in Dehradun we run a six-month environmental education school programme called ‘Create to Inspire’. We hosted the programme which is fully funded by Microsoft in 2014-2015 and 2015-2016, during which we managed to reach out to over 115 schools, by training teachers through an environmental curriculum, which consisted of fourteen toolkits on various environmental topics.
Educational Children’s Events
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e host educational Children’s Days to teach young people about the importance of waste management in a fun, interactive, yet informative way. We set up different activity stations for a variety of age groups and our two most popular games are the “recycling relay race” and “how long does it take to decompose” matching game, which aims to teach young people about what is recyclable and what is not, and how long waste takes to decompose. Discussions on waste, cleanliness, the importance of not littering, recycling and civic sense are held throughout the session to raise awareness and ensure proper understanding.
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Awareness Raising
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e regularly give presentations on a local and national level about the work that we do, and responsible waste management. We put a lot of emphasis on speaking in educational institutes as realize the importance of educating and inspiring young people. We conduct awareness raising campaigns on important topics such as waste segregation and antilittering. We teach people about waste management, through their involvement in our volunteer and intern programs, set up information stalls, do door-to-door awareness raising, skits, street plays and flash mobs.
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Waste Management Consultancy
e first do an evaluation of the current waste m a n a g e m e n t s y s t e m t h e n p ro v i d e t h e organisation/business with useful and practical information, and guidance on how they can manage their waste responsibly. We also provide manpower in the initial stages if required, help to set up systems, transform dumpsites into waste storage and segregation areas, train current staff, provide materials such as posters and stickers and are constantly on hand if further assistance is required.
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Event Waste Management
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e have been actively involved in managing waste at local and large-scale events since our inception in 2012. We work with the organizers prior to the event to minimize waste and then ensure that as much waste as possible is segregated and recycled. We do pre-event clean-ups, provide dustbins, recruit Waste Workers and volunteers and encourage event participants to keep their surroundings clean and teach them about waste segregation. Up until March 2016, we have managed the waste of around 2.2 lakh people at 24 events across the country, including in Dehradun, Goa, Shimla, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Guwuhati, Mumbai and Chennai. We handle event waste management in a systematic approach. Unlike other house-keeping agencies which are employed by event companies, we do not simply come in when the event is over to clean up the mess, we are there throughout to make sure that the venue and route stays as clean as possible.
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Public Speaking
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he journey of Waste Warriors is interesting and thought provoking and helps people to believe that change is possible if we put our minds to it. Our Co-founder Jodie has been invited to speak at conferences and events across the country to tell the story of Waste Warriors, inspiring many people along the way. In addition to talking about our work we also encourage people to stop littering and start segregating their waste. The greatest response comes from young people who are filled with questions and eager to contribute to the cause, truly understanding the responsibility they have to ensure India’s garbage issues are addressed. Videos of some of Jodie’s talks can be viewed on YouTube.
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e work with artist volunteers, both local and international, in order to beautify spaces around the city, and educate people about taking care of our environment. Posters are a major issue and cover just about every wall but by painting wall murals we can raise awareness and tackle the poster menace at the same time. Husband and wife team Pan Trinity Das (Canada) and Kyrie Maezumi (U.S) have created a number of wall murals for us in support of our work. These murals have received international news coverage and raised awareness across the globe.
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Empowering Waste Workers
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ere in India, there is a social stigma attached to waste and the people that work with it despite the massive
contribution they give to society. It’s something that we are committed to changing. We genuinely care about the
people that work for us and make sure that they have the proper equipment to do their work including a broom, bags, protective gloves, masks, shirt and a cap. We provide training and fair pay, ESI (medical insurance), Provident Fund and a professional working environment and conduct regular staff meetings so the staff are well informed.
Corporate Social Responsibility Programs
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e work with corporations and create projects in line with their CSR
requirements, and invite corporate professionals to come see the work
that we do, first hand. The largest part of our funding comes from Corporate sponsors so these collaborations are essential for the growth of the organisation. The sponsors can feel secure knowing that their funds are being well spent and that they are working with an NGO that is transparent, hard working and trustworthy. Reports are created for the sponsors so they can be updated on our work and are acknowledged and thanked on our website.
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Welfare of Stray and Abandoned Animals
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hen working with garbage, we come in contact with a lot of animals that are direct victims of the garbage crisis, such as cows and bulls, many of whom die because they ingest so much plastic. In addition to treating and rescuing street dogs and donkeys we set up and ran a rescue shelter in Dehradun to care for injured street cows and bulls.
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The Problem
The Garbage Crisis in India
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ndia is the second most populous nation in the world and, as a result, it is experiencing a major crisis that affects each and every citizen: a garbage crisis. As the population of India has steadily increased, so has the amount of waste produced by its people. The current system for how waste is managed in India is incredibly inefficient, as it lies in the hands of street sweepers and rag pickers. Street sweepers are responsible for sweeping up garbage and disposing of it in the nearest dustbin; but instead they simply collect the garbage in large piles and burn it. Rag pickers provide a highly valuable service and yet, are severely underappreciated. They go through piles of mixed waste to find recyclables and other valuable waste to sell, often risking their health to do so. However, these waste management systems need to be formalized, and proper policies need to be put in place so that waste is actually dealt with, as opposed to simply hidden and then, forgotten.
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Whose Responsibility is it? ? The responsibility for solid waste management lies with the respective Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), consisting of Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Nagar Palika, Panchayats, etc., (collectively referred to as the ‘Authorities’)
? The Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 (the ‘MSW Rules’), issued by the Ministry of
Environment and Forests, Government of India, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, prescribes the manner in which the Authorities have to undertake solid waste management but the 2000 version of these rules were not implemented or enforced
? The prescribed rules stipulate the manner in which segregation, collection, transportation, waste processing, disposal etc. need to take place
? Municipalities are required to submit annual reports to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change regarding the amount of waste procured and processed.
? Pollution Control Boards are responsible for implementation of legislation relating to prevention and control of environmental pollution. We strongly believe that the responsibility lies with every one of us not just the Government. We all generate waste so we should all feel some sense of ownership when it comes to addressing the problem.
The Waste Hierachy
Courtesy of The Daily Dump
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Highlights : Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 This year, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change published the new Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, to replace the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Handling Rules 2000. These rules are the sixth category of waste management rules that have been brought out by the ministry (after rules for how to deal with plastic, e-waste, biomedical, hazardous and construction and demolition waste) Here, we showcase the major highlights of the rules – which we seek to abide by, and also assist other organizations in abiding by.
? Segregation at source -
The rules stipulate that it is the duty of every waste generator to segregate their source into three separate streams (Biodegradable, nonbiodegradable and hazardous).
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Notably, the rules also state that, in an event of more than 100 persons, it is the duty of the event organizers to ensure that waste is being segregated at source.
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Hotels and restaurants, the most major generators of waste, are required to segregate biodegradable waste and set up a system to ensure that food waste is being utilized for composting.
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All resident welfare, market associations and gated communities with an area about 5,000 sq m must segregate their waste at the source.
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Calls for the door-to-door collection of segregated waste.
? No dumping, littering or burning of waste -
The rules stipulate zero tolerance for throwing, burning, or burying the solid waste generated.
? Waste processing and treatment -
Bio-degradable waste should be processed, treated and disposed of through composting or biomethanation within the premises.
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Involve communities in waste management and the promotion of home composting
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Create public awareness on the importance of proper waste management through information, education and communication campaigns
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Shocking Statistics ? Urban India produces approximately 52 million tonnes of waste each year (Central Pollution Control Board Report,
2016) ? It is projected that by 2047, India would be producing 260 million tonnes of each year, needing 1400 sq km of landfill space. This is an area equal to Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai put together. (Department of Economic Affairs Position Paper on MSW, 2009) ? India generates 500 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste each year. (Construction & Demolition Waste Rules, 2016) ? India generated around 1.7 million tonnes of e-waste in 2014. (United Nations report, 2015) ? Municipal Solid Waste in India comprises of almost 40-60 % bio-degradable (CPCB Report, 2011)
Know Your Waste: How Long Does it Take to Decompose? People are always surprised to learn how long it takes the common waste items that we produce to decompose (degenerate into nothing!) We use this information as a tool to make people understand the dire consequences of littering.
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What We Advocate For ? Segregating Your Waste: Using Three Dustbins -
We encourage all households and organizations to separate the waste that they generate into three dustbins: recyclable waste, organic waste and nonrecyclable waste.
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We only send non-recyclable waste to the trenching ground.
? Composting Organic Waste -
Over 60% of the waste generated in India is organic, and can be composted.
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Composting is a natural and affordable process that transforms your kitchen and garden waste into fertilizer for your plants and gardens.
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Why do we advocate that you shouldn’t send your organic waste to the landfill? Because, when it is sent to the landfill, air can’t get to it – as the waste breaks down, it creates harmful greenhouse gas, called methane, which damages the Earth’s atmosphere.
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In our Dehradun and Corbett projects, we have created decentralized composting units with local communities, so that we may compost all the food waste that we collect.
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We build above ground enclosures and also do heap composting. In Corbett, we’ve built over 140 enclosures!
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You don’t have to wait for your Municipality to start collected segregated waste. Recyclable waste should be sold directly to your local scrap dealer or kaabadiwala or alternatively you can help people from the poorest sectors of society by giving your recyclables to a rag picker. Feel free to give it to Waste Warriors if you are in one of our project locations!
? Not Littering -
We advocate that our duty is to ensure that litter doesn’t hit the ground in the first place. We install dustbins in all locations that we work in, in order to mitigate littering, and teach about the importance of not littering.
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Our Working Methods
Collection
Transportation
Segregation
Recycling
Composting
Disposal of Non Recyclable Waste
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Our Project Locations: An Overview
At present, we work in three different locations and landscapes across North India: ? In the mountains in Bhagsunag, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. ? In the city, in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand and also where our headquarters and registered office is located. ? In the forest, around the Corbett Tiger Reserve, Uttarakhand. Our projects vary in each location but our mission is the same, a cleaner environment for the benefit of all. We are working hard to create replicable, sustainable models that can be utilised in urban, semi urban and rural settings. Large amounts of waste and a lack of waste management systems are a problem in our cities but our villages are also facing the same issues so it’s important that we find solutions for every kind of environment. We all create waste, therefore we all need a way to dispose of it. Waste Warriors 30
Dharamsala Project
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Triund
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aste Warriors founder, Jodie Underhill, started the waste collection from Triund
and weekly clean-up hikes in 2009. Since then, the cleanliness of this area has been maintained, through clean-up hikes, and through the implementation of a proper waste management system. Every Monday, we hike up to Triund, for which we recruit volunteers to join us, clean the trail while we hike, and segregate the waste from all the chai shops en-route to the mountain camp. Once we reach we then collect and segregate the waste from the chai shops and guesthouses. We put all the waste in bags so that it is ready to be bought down by the mules that take up the supplies. Because of the consistency of our efforts, Triund is now known as one of the cleanest hiking destinations in India. Joginder From Magic View Chai Shop
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The increase in tourism has massively increased the amount of garbage that is being generated. In 2009, there were an estimated 10,000 visitors per year, now in 2016, that figure is over 100,000 people per year. There used to be 8 chai shops and guesthouses en-route and at the camp but now due to an increase in tourism there are 16.
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Waste Collected (Kg)
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Businesses Collected from
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Number of Mules Required
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256
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51,200
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Yearly Cost of Mules (Rs)
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his once sleepy village is now a mass of hotels, guesthouses and restaurants. During the main tourist season, Bhagsunag sees an average of 5000 tourists per day! The Municipality only employs 2 people in Bhagsunag, the same amount that they had 7 years ago despite the increase in tourism and population. Our workers maintain the cleanliness of the main square and taxi area, the main shopping hill and the two children’s playgrounds.
Dustbins
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e are huge advocates of the importance of
dustbins – we have installed dustbins all over
Bhagsunag, and we empty them on a regular basis. We also empty dustbins that have been installed by the Vyipar Mandal, so in total we manage 50 dustbins. Our dustbins are placed strategically, secured so that they do not get stolen, and are painted in a decorative and visually appealing way. Dustbins are essential if cleanliness is to be achieved and people definitely use them if they are available.
Bhagsunag Waterfall
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very Thursday we host a clean-up at tourist hotspot, Bhagsu Waterfall. Not only is this place visited by thousands of tourists it is also used as a place for swimming and washing clothes by the locals. In addition to cleaning around the waterfall we also clean the trail that leads there from Bhagsu. We provide a waste collection to the businesses in this area and have installed signage and dustbins there in order to mitigate littering. This project was originally sponsored by Fortis Hospital Kangra.
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Community Clean-Up Drives
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e conduct regular community clean-ups in our local area, including the surrounding forests and hiking trails. We choose an area to clean, recruit volunteers to help us, many of them are tourists passing through and others are from various organizations. We work hard to involve community members but it’s not easy due to the social stigma attached to waste. We ensure that waste is collected segregated so that we can recycle as much as possible.
Door-to-Door Waste Collection
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e run a door-to-door waste collection, for businesses and households in Lower and Upper Bhagsunag and collect from over 200 places during the busy tourist season. Given that many of these places are inaccessible by road, our Green Workers have to carry waste for up to 2 km’s. The terrain is steep meaning our workers have to be in prime physical shape to do their jobs. Providing a waste collection has massively reduced the amount of burning and dumping in the forest and nullahs (streams).We receive monthly donations from the households and businesses but not enough to cover the costs of providing the collection.
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Staff Testimonial
Vivek Sharma Project Assistant, Dharamsala Vivek Sharma has been working at Waste Warriors in Bhagsunag, Dharamsala, full time as a Project Assistant since June 2014. Vivek is from Palampur, a small town located 40 km away from Dharamsala.
How have you seen the problem of garbage in Dharamsala change over the years? The problem is increasing day by day, as more Indian tourists have been coming into Bhagsunag over the past couple of years. This town has become massively popular, because of the cricket stadium and many other things, and now everybody wants to experience the natural beauty of this place. But because of a lack of education, we have seen a massive increase in waste and littering, mostly in Bhagsunag waterfall and the Triund trail.
What kind of work are you involved in and what projects do you manage at Waste Warriors? I conduct cleanup hikes, run community clean-up events, manage waste at local events, and establish waste management systems in remote areas such as Pindari glacier and villages such as Khati in the Nanda mountain range in Uttarakhand. I also run educational children’s day events to teach young people about waste management, work with schools to assist them in creating “zero-waste campuses” and participate in public seminars sponsored by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) and the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
How has your mindset and attitude towards waste management shifted? What have you learnt? Why do you believe what Waste Warriors does is important? Waste Warriors is making a huge difference - and I am a living example of this. Over the past four years, I haven’t littered and have stopped using unnecessary packaging items. I am working towards changing other people’s mindsets as well and teaching people that waste management should not be a "taboo" subject - instead, it’s our responsibility to take care of our garbage and dispose of it properly and help save this beautiful earth. I truly believe in the importance of this work and am working towards changing people’s mindsets when it comes waste.
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Volunteer Testimonial
Uday Sharma Volunteer, Dharamsala Uday Sharma is from a village called Garli in the Kangra District and has been volunteering with Waste Warriors for the past two years. He is 20 years old and is pursuing a Masters of Science Degree in Geology at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
"If someone asks me what's the best thing ever happened in my life, other than parents, it's probably Waste Warriors for me. In my 2 years of on and off volunteering with Waste Warriors, Waste Warriors has slowly grown as an integral part of my life. It's altogether a different family of mine, where whatever task we did, whether it was clean-ups, children days, waste management at bigger events, it all felt so much fun to do. No matter how tough the challenges were, I was always surrounded by such inspiring souls, that the toughest jobs, looked so simple. Waste Warriors gave me a real exposure of the world. Working with volunteers from all over India and world felt so good, as we continued our fight together for cleaner earth. Waste Warriors really changed my perspective not just for our Mother Earth but towards the way I look at life. It is the best place to volunteer and moments I spent at Waste Warriors are the most cherished moments of my life.
FSL India (Field Services and Inter-Cultural Learning) An example of one of our strong partner volunteer organizations is FSL India (Field Services and InterCultural Learning). FSL India has, over the past 3 years, been a great supporter of the work that we do. We’ve had over 500 volunteers work with us from FSL, and they also make it a point to donate to our cause, after every project they work with us on – from clean-ups, to conducting children’s days, to painting awareness raising murals.
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Art
Projects
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Dharamsala Data Dharamsala Impact 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 2013-14 Total Weight Collected (Tonnes)
2014-15
201-16
Number of Homes and Businesses Supported
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The Dharamsala Journey
Project Assistant Abhi Gupta putting out the dustbins during the IPL at Dharamsala Cricket Stadium, May 2013
Project Assistant Sanam at Triund
Project Assistant Vivek and volunteers collecting waste on the Triund trail
Waste Warriors T-shirts donated by Bhupesh Bhupathi
The Dharamsala team, May 2013
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The Dharamsala Journey
Local children helping us to get votes for the Spark the Rise competition, Dec 2012
Dharamsala Cricket Stadium waste management - India v England ODI, Jan 2013
Banner painted by local kids at children's day, Mar 2013
Educational Program with Rainbow School, Feb 2013
Environmental Awareness Rally with Euro Kids School, Mar 2013
Dharamsala Cricket Stadium waste management – IPL 2013
Papu on his rounds for the door-to-door waste collection
Bags for recyclable and non-recyclable waste donated by Tesna Tech, June 2013
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The Dharamsala Journey
Creating an awareness raising wall mural on the way to Bhagsu waterfall, July 2013
Bhagsu Waterfall Project sponsored by Fortis Hospital Kangra, inaugerated by State Govt Minister Mr. G.S. Bali
Wall mural restoration work on Bhagsu Road, Oct 2013
Children's day at Dharamkot Primary School, Mar 2014
Nokia ‘Films For Change’ screening supported by TVE, Mar 2014
Waterfall clean-up with FSL volunteers, Apr 2014
World Environment Day school program, June 2014
Painting and drawing competition & children’s day at Bhagsu School, Aug 2014
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The Dharamsala Journey
Re-painting the equipment in the children’s playground, Jan 2015
SARS, Zero Waste Campus Project at Mawa Kaholan School, World Environment Day, June 2015
Fund raising and awareness raising event, July 2015
Student raising awareness on the dangers of polythene
Clean Campus initiative in Punjab University, Chandigarh, Aug 2015
3-day clean- up hike, Triund to Moon Peak (4610 metres), August 2015
Triund clean-up hike with Thapar Adventure Club, Feb 2016
Plastic bottles bought down from Triund from Sept to Dec 2015
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Dehradun Project
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Transformation Projects
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e aim to instil a sense of civic pride amongst the general public as taking care of our localities and communities is just as important as taking care of our own homes. An important part of our work in Dehradun is transformation projects, which we do in key parts of the city. We transform areas by clearing all the dumping sites, giving the area a deep clean and installing dustbins to mitigate littering. In some of our project locations we also collect waste from the businesses there in order to ensure that the area stays clean. We remove posters from walls and bring in a signpainter to create some awareness raising messages. We also seek to beautify the area in various ways, such as painting walls and planting greenery. The level of beautification is determined by the support of the local businesses that fund the project. As of March 2015 we regularly (mostly daily) empty 56 dustbins, installed for the benefit of the general public.
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Anekant Palace, Dehradun (August 2013 – Present) What: A busy shopping area with forty-two businesses in the middle of the city. Before we started: Only one out of 42 businesses were getting their waste collected by the Municipality, and rag pickers were using the parking area to dispose of their non-recyclable waste after taking the recyclables. What we did: We transformed this area by cleaning the dumping areas, painting walls, filling pot holes and planting greenery. We employ a full-time car park attendant and a part-time Green Worker to maintain the cleanliness of the area and collect waste from the businesses. We installed three dustbins and empty them daily. We had help from local volunteers and students from the Doon School who did not hesitate to roll up their sleeves and get stuck into whatever needed to be done. Mr Gardner MLA kindly arranged to have the car park concreted for us. Supported by: Local businesses with special thanks to the Inderlok Hotel for contributing Rs. 5000 per month.
Before
After
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Astley Hall
(January 2014 – Present) What: A posh area with restauraunts and speciality stores, in the heart of the city. Before we started: Dumping and littering was a big problem, and businesses were openly dumping their garbage in the lanes and on the perimeter of the area. What we did: We first started work on the Rajpur Road side but later took on the Orient Cinemea side at the request of the local businesses. We transformed this area by conducting a massive clean-up, clearing the dumping areas, removing all of the construction waste, cleaning off posters, planting palms, and installing dustbins. We employ a full-time Green Worker to ensure the cleanliness is maintained.
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Rajpur Road and Jakhan (2012 – Present) What: The main road of the city, Rajpur Road has new businesses, hotels and malls popping up everyday! Dehradun was once known as the “Land of grey hair and green hedges’ but those days have long gone. Hordes of people drive along Rajpur Road and due to the wide choice of fast and junk food, the road has become a good place to sit and eat, then throw your garbage. Jakhan is growing by the day and so does it’s garbage issue. Before we started: Dumpsites were scattered along the road (infact we are still struggling to stop this), shop keepers were throwing their waste directly onto the street and litering was a major issue. What we did: We started conducting clean-up drives in these areas, painted awareness raising wall murals, went door to door to raise awareness, installed dustbins and hired a full-time Green Worker for Jakhan and another for Rajpur Road. Supported by: A grant from Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT)
Jakhan Forest (February 2010 – Present) What: A beautiful forest area, just before Johri Gaon, going up into the mountains via the back route to Mussourie. Before we started: The area was heavily littered from people throwing things out of their car, and open dumping of household, medical and construction waste. What we did: It took several months to fully clean the area and dumping grounds. We had lots of help from Kasiga and Shigally School students that not only helped us to clean but also made “anti-littering” banners for us. A major turning point for the project was when we conducted an educational Children’s Day in nearby Johri Gaon. There was a big reduction in the dumping there after we explained to the kids that garbage should not be dumped in the forest and that waste should be taken to the Jakhan waste container. The best way to reach out to adults is through their children. Supported by: Local donor Rajiv Sethy followed by a grant from Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT)
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Dalanwala (December 2014 to Present) What: A upscale residential colony, with a number of well-known schools and learning institutions. Before we started: Littering was a problem, as there were no dustbins in sight. The Dehradun Municipal Corporation employs 30 workers in that area but they are rarely seen. What we did: At the start of the project, thanks to the fund raising skills of Malvika Ahuja we hired three workers to clean out drains and clean the dump-sites. We installed dustbins, conducted clean-up drives with support from local school and residents, set up an area for composting and started garden waste collections. Since 2015 we have been employing just one Green Worker which is not sufficient for an area of this size. Supported by: Clover Organic, Malvika Ahuja and Rajiv Sethy. Additional dustbins installed by Doon Girls School.
Rajpur (February 2014 to December 2015) What: A beautiful area with lots of heritage spots, leading up to Mussorie road. Before we started: An increase in businesses and population was leading to an increase in waste. What we did: We hosted clean-up drives with help from Zhidey Khansgar, Moravian Institute, SGRR (PG) College and Drona's College of Management & Technical Education (DCMTE). We employed a full time Green Worker, cleared dumpsites, installed dustbins and emptied them on a regular basis. We were the waste management partners for the Rajpur Nature Festivals in 2014 and 2015 organised by the Forestry Departement and the Rajpur Community Initative. Supported by: Rajpur Community Initiative
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Create to Inspire Educational Program
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aste Warriors has successfully conducted two of Microsoft’s ‘Create to Inspire’ educational programs for schools. The focus of the initiative, which was fully funded by Nokia/Microsoft, is to provide guidance to teachers on conducting exercises and activities in the environmental sciences and is geared to engage and inspire students from classes 5 – 12. For CBSE schools. Microsoft has created synergies of the exercises being provided for teachers with continuous evaluation as per the (CCE) framework. As the name implies the program is creative and therefore encourages the students to learn and communicate through plays, skits and dances, presentations, videos, art and photography relating to a number of environmental topics including bio-diversity, environmental careers, the journey of waste, energy saving, environmental petitions, e-waste and water. In total, 78 schools in Dehradun completed the full program and 21 schools received participation certificates for completing 3 or more of the activities. A number of schools received special awards for Exemplary Teachers, Best Community Outreach Campaign, Best use of Creative Means for Implementation of the Toolkits, Environmentally Sustainable School and the Highest Amount of E-waste Collected for Recycling.
The Eco-System and Media Partners for the program Aasraa Trust, Confederation of Indian Industry, Clover Organic, The Achievers Programme, Uttarakhand Environment Protection & Pollution Control Board and Wildlife Institute of India. The Garhwal Post and the Hindustan Times were our media partners.
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More than 200 teachers were trained as part of the programme with over 8000 children participating.
Create To Inspire Phase One Fifty schools in Dehradun were chosen to participate in Phase I of the programme and we provided full support to ensure as many schools as possible completed it. We conducted two main induction workshops followed by a number of smaller inductions and two showcase events where the students were able to demonstrate what they had learned. The biggest challenge we faced was in the Government Schools where teachers showed no desire to teach or to learn despite the enthusiasm of their students. Twenty-eight schools completed the program by completing 7 activities or more from the toolkits and eight schools received participation certificates for completing 3 or more of the activities.
Create To Inspire Phase Two Eighty schools in Dehradun were chosen to participate in Phase II as our mission was to get fifty schools through the programme. We conducted three induction workshops and two showcase events. We strongly believe that this is the kind of education that should be part of the school curriculum so students can learn how their actions impact the environment and what they can do to help! Fifty schools completed PHASE II of the program by completing 7 activities or more from the toolkits and thirteen schools received participation certificates for completing 3 or more of the activities.
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e collect waste from approximately 123 households in 8 villages in the outskirts of Dehradun, to
prevent them from burning or openly dumping their waste. Our village project started in Purkal and
Jaspur, when students from the Purkal Youth Development Society School sent us a superb action plan for developing a waste management system in their village. We decided to put their plan into action, and, with the students support, started collecting waste door-to-door on a fortnightly basis. Prior to the collection starting the students bought all the villagers together for an awareness raising session and street play. We then distributed bags for recyclable and non-recyclable waste along with colour coded information sheets showing what goes into each bag. The majority of villagers have animals meaning food waste is not an issue. At the request of the surrounding villages, we have since expanded the collection to cover Untari, Kairani, Salangaon, Bhagwantpr, Guniyal, and Chandroti. The project is partly funded by donations from PYDS School, Mr. Swamey and Stree Shakti. We also receive some donations from the households we collect from but they do not cover the costs of providing the collection.
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Improving Conditions
for People in the Waste Industry
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ne of our objectives as an organisation is improving conditions for people that work with waste. The stigma that is attached to garbage means that ragpickers and waste workers are treated poorly and do not get the recognition or the respect that they deserve. Even management and office staff are often treated as lesser beings just because they have a job associated with waste. Waste Warriors is committed to changing that. We are proud to report that we are providing employment to over 64 people, the majority of those being Green Workers (Waste Workers) who are often from the poorest sector of society. To protect the health of our staff in all of our project locations and at the events we work at, we provide proper equipment and insist that our workers wear protective gloves whilst carrying out their duties. Even though we are an NGO that has funding limitations, we do our best to ensure that our staff receive fair salaries and pay Provident Fund (PF) and Employees State Insurance (ESI). PF and ESI paid for Field Staff, April 2015 to March 2016 = Rs. 452,251 Total number of staff as of March 2016 = 64
Testimonial from a Dehradun Green Worker
Sagar Masih
I found out about Waste Warriors 2 years ago through a friend. I was impressed by a small bunch of people trying to do something on their own to make the city clean. I like the fact that when I’m done with a street or a choked drain, it looks good. That’s the bit I enjoy the most! The only disappointment is that several of my friends don’t want to join Waste Warriors even though they need a job. They’re embarrassed to be seen as someone who’s a waste worker. Even if someone wants to work with us they don’t want to work in areas close to their homes as they are afraid to be seen by friends and neighbours. I wish that attitude would change.
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Working with the Government
Animal Rescue
Kedarpuram Kanji House
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orking directly with waste, we come into contact with many stray and abandoned animals eating the garbage that has been left on the street. These animals tend to get seriously ill because of the amount of plastic they ingest, and many of them have injuries that can become fatal due to a lack of medical attention. Starting in 2012, when we officially registered and began our work in Dehradun, we started taking in stray animals and providing them with basic veterinary care. Knowing about the work that we do, many people would also bring injured animals to our office, where we would then ensure that they received the medical treatment that they needed to fully recover. In April 2015, we were given the responsibility of running the Nagar Nigam owned Kanji house in Kedarpuram, a shelter for cows and bulls, that had been left empty for several years. We worked hard to turn the area into a fully functioning rescue centre. The Minister of Animal Husbandry, Mr. Pritam Singh Panwar gave us use of an ambulance and a veterinarian for six months and from November 2015 local businessman, Rakesh Oberoi, provided us with the services of a part time vet, Dr. Ayush Uniyal. We ran the shelter successfully for approximately a year and during this time, we managed to rescue and care for over 200 animals. In March 2016, we gave the shelter back to Nagar Nigam due to a lack of funding and support. The majority of the staff that we employed, trained and worked with, are still working there, and we are incredibly grateful to the handful of people that helped us despite all of the challenges.
Feedback from Mrs. Manekha Gandhi Minister of Women and Child Development and Founder of People for Animals (PFA)
“I am told that your group has been managing Kanji House and has done very well with it. I am glad you have done so. By doing this you have shown that an NGO can do an excellent job when it comes to managing city resources. In most cities in India, Kanji houses remain hellholes where cattle are thrown to die. By reforming this, you have set an example that can be duplicated by all. I suggest that you continue with this programme. By picking up cattle from the street in a humane manner , you have also made the city more liveable for animals and people. Next time I am in Dehradun, I will come and see it. We should find a way to award such a novel commitment to India.�
Manekha Gandhi Bovines came into the shelter with an array of illnesses and injuries. Small injuries can soon become maggot infested if they are not treated and for the animals living on the streets this is a regular occurence. Broken legs and fractures are very common and usually the result of a traffic accident. Animals that cannot stand have to be turned several times a day as they get sores, the same as a person. In foreign countries, bovines that have no chance of recovery would be put to sleep but in India our laws forbid that. This means that animals have to be nursed until the end of their life which is emotionally, physically and financially draining.
Some of the injuries we treated
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Working with the Governm ent
Gandhi Park (August 2014 to Present)
Where: Gandhi Park is the biggest (and only) green space located in the heart of the city. Before we started: The park was filled with heaps of garbage, dustbins were overflowing and litter was strewn all around. What we do: We started the project with a Rs60,000 donation from CII members which enabled us to conduct weekly clean-up drives and awareness raising sessions, monthly educational childrens' days and hire a Green Worker to work there six days a week. We installed dustbins, built composting enclosures, Dr Farooq provided gardeners, had the taps fixed and the wall, arches and fence posts painted and paid for the children’s play equipment to be welded. Naveen Bist then sent painters to paint it. Supported by: Confederation of Indian Industry, Neha Jain and Sud Chemie India Limited with assistance from Dr Farooq and Naveen Bist. Dustbins sponsored by CII, Sanjeev Puri, Rajiv Sethy, the Rajpur Community Initiative and Swati Panchmatia.
Working with the Government
Behl Chowk (March 2015 to Present) Behl Chowk: (March 2015 to Present) Where: A green area, in the centre of the city Before we started: This area was being used as a large dumpsite. What we do: We cleaned a large part of the dumping ground in two clean-ups – we managed to collect 3.2 tonnes of construction waste and over 2 tonnes of other kinds of waste with the help of DMC. Supported by: Dehradun Municipal Corporation
Vasant Vihar (January 2016 to Present) Where: An upmarket colony for ex Government Officials Before we started: Garden waste was being burned What we do: We were given a plot that we cleaned and cleared, ready for doing composting. Every Friday, we go with a truck and staff provided by Nagar Nigam to collect garden waste. Our staff then make the composting heaps Supported by: Vibha Puri Das Municipal Corporation.
and the Dehradun
Silver City (March 2016 to Present) Where: One of the main mall complexes, on Rajpur Road. Before we started: A large dumpsite had been created outside of the mall complex. What we do: We cleared the dumpsites and installed dustbins, which we empty everyday. Supported by: Dehradun Municipal Corporation and Suyash Agarwal, Executive Director, Silver City Cinemas.
Waste Management Workshop On 4th March 2016, as part of a series of events with the Times of India, we conducted a ‘Waste Management & Cleaner Communities’ Workshop. Approximately 110 people attended the event, which was held at the Nagar Nigam Auditorium, including members of the Resident Welfare Associations (RWA), Nagar Nigam Supervisors, Sanitary, Inspectors and Councilors attended the event. We conducted our first waste management session for Nagar Nigam in December 2012.
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Volunteer Testimonials Mohammad Yameen, Dehradun Mohammad Yameen, a Class 12 student in Dehradun, has been volunteering at our Waste Warriors headquarters since 2014. I was first introduced to Waste Warriors when I saw a group of people cleaning up garbage on Rajpur Road. I had never seen people cleaning like this, and decided to join them. Since that moment, I have been consistently been volunteering with Waste Warriors. My time volunteering has been an eyeopening experience. Over the past few years, I have learnt a lot about mismanagement in regards to waste disposal, and have been part of many clean-up drives and awareness raising activities. Since I started working with Waste Warriors, I have observed a lot of changes in my behaviour and mindset towards waste management. Now, I will not even throw a toffee wrapper or any other item on the ground. I simply search for the dustbin around me and throw it there. If I cannot find a dustbin, I keep that trash in my bag or pocket and throw it out when I find one. Just as it is the duty of the homemaker to keep the home neat and clean, it is the duty of every citizen to keep our city clean.
Maria Jargon, Germany I volunteered with Waste Warriors in March 2016 and I was able to get involved in so many different aspects of their work. On my first day, I helped out at the animal shelter, which was very special to me. Travelling through India and seeing the poor condition of the street animals was one thing that was very hard for me to deal with. At Kanii House, i saw how these stray street animals became so tame and affectionate once they were loved and cared for. I was honoured to help out at the final event of a 6 month school programme and loved seeing the creativity and spirit of the kids and their teachers. I also participated in cleanup drives and was impressed how complete strangers can become a team if they all share the same purpose. It was very rewarding to see how productively everyone worked together and how much one can achieve in just one day. Finally, I felt very lucky to be there for the recording of the ‘Recycling Rap’ video, which a few weeks later was shared on social media by one of India’s biggest stars, Aamir Khan. Waste Warriors taught me that if there is a good cause and a strong desire for change you can make things happen. I was given a lot of responsibility and got involved in so many different tasks, I really felt part of the team. It was one of the most inspiring experiences on my travels around India and one that I’ll never forget.
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Dehradun Data Waste Collected from Dehradun Project Locations April 2015 till March 2016 (kg)
Total Waste Collected 185,492 Kg.
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The Dehradun Journey
An educational children’s event at St Judes School, Sept 2012
Cleaning posters off the walls at the General Post Office, Dec 2012
Clean-up with volunteers from the police force around the Superintendent of Police (SSPP) Office, Jan 2013
Clean-up drive on Sahastdhara Road with Him Jyoti School, April 2013
Clean-up drive at Jolly Grant Airport after the Uttarakhand Flood Disaster, July 2013
Our first vehicle, a Bolero Pik Up truck donated by Anand Mahindra, October 2013
A winning design by Samiksha Rawat, Touch Wood School for our ‘Art for Change’ competition, on a hoarding at Chakrata Road, Dec 2013
A winning design by Mohid Hussain from the Bajaj Institute of Learning for Deaf Children. ‘Art for Change’ exhibition at the Inderlok Hotel, Dec 2013
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The Dehradun Journey
A wall mural in Jakhan created by volunteer Kasia Drobner on Clean Up India day, October 2013
Jodie appealing to the runners to keep the route clean before the Yuuvaa Marathon, Apr 2013
A wall mural at Astley Hall created by volunteer Satakshi, July 2014
Child proudly displaying his landfill poster with a volunteer, Oct 2013
Students from Shigally Hills International Girls Academy ready to hang their banner after a Jakhan Forest clean-up drive, Feb 2014
Installing Mahindra ‘Spark the Rise’ dustbins for use by the general public in Jakhan on Earth Day, Apr 2014
Cycle rickshaws donated by Delhi Rotary Club Midwest, July 2014
Jodie receiving a standing ovation after giving a presentation to thousands of Rotarians at the WOW District Conference in Mumbai, Jan 2015
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The Dehradun Journey
Door-to-door awareness raising with Doon International School in Dalanwala, February 2015
Students from Adroit Progressive School giving homemade cards to members of their local community, requesting them to keep the area clean, Apr 2015
Kids from Silver Rock Apartments in Dalanwala after taking part in one of our educational children’s days, May 2015
Launch of the Guniyal Waste Collection, awareness raising at Guniyal Inter College, Jun 2015
Clean-up drive around the Jakhan mosque to celebrate Swachh Bharat, Oct 2015
Clean up drive to Santhla Devi with Eco Task Force and over 300 NCC cadets, Oct 2015
Our new office and waste storage and segregation centre, Feb & Mar 2016
Waste Management workshop at Tula’s International School, March 2016
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Dehradun Highlights
Her Royal Highness Camilla Parker Bowles, wife of His Royal Highness Prince Charles attended a Waste Warriors Children’s Day at the Doon School with children from the Aasraa Trust in November 2013. She took a genuine interest in our work and enjoyed interacting with the children.
The story of Waste Warriors and its co-founders Jodie and Tashi is being made into a documentary by Irish Film Company Earth Horizon Productions.
Jodie met with the Nirankari Baba in May 2013. He was so impressed with our work that he sent 1000 of his followers to our rally against election posters and also stopped his team from pasting promotional posters on walls in support of our efforts.
Over 2000 people attended our rally against election posters in May 2013. Posters had been pasted on the walls across the city despite being an offence under the Prevention of Defacement of Public Property Act 2003.
A ‘Recycling Rap’ video made by Doon Girls School and Dehradun Boys School was shared by Aamir Khan with his 16.9 million Twitter fans and 15.2 million Facebook followers.
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Corbett Project
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Our Work Our Mission We started our third chapter in the Corbett Landscape in October 2013, with the aim to provide waste management solutions to over150 villages, spread along the 100 km periphery of the Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Corbett Project is initiated and managed by Minakshi Pandey, a resident of the area for over 15 years.
Our Sponsors The operations for the first year were supported entirely by contributions from friends, family, tourists and well-wishers. Owing to the progress and positive effects of the project in this area it was not very difficult to raise funds for future operations. Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd. (MHRIL) and Mr. Anand Mahindra, CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra, were our official sponsors for the second year. Our third year has been graciously supported by Mr. Anand Mahindra, Mr. Rasesh Vissanji and S.O.S Organics (founded by Amrita Chengappa and Santosh Thomas).
The Situation Before Waste Warriors started working in the Corbett Landscape, there was no waste management system available, and villagers had no choice but to either burn or to dump their waste in village corners, river beds or worse - on the perimeter of the Tiger Reserve. Tourists, who came from all over the world to visit the park, were dismayed to see the perimeter of the road lined with litter. Not to forget the noticeably large dumping ground directly next to the Kosi River where majority of the waste was being dumped. The pollution from this site meant that the water the people and animals in the area were drinking, was being contaminated by the toxic leachate seeping out from the rotting garbage. A proper waste management system had become a necessity for this area. Since we began our project, we have noticed a huge difference in the cleanliness of the areas that we work in.
Our Reach: Villages, Schools and Hotels Since the launch in October 2013 we have expanded to47 locations including 38 villages, 5 forest rest house complexes, 3 entry gates of the Corbett Tiger Reserve, an Ayurvedic medicines factory area, 3 PWD bungalows, an Eco Tourism Centre & a Forest office compound. We collect, process, transport, store & dispose waste from over 2500 homes, 300 shops, 57 schools & 3 temple complexes. We have also provided training on sustainable waste management to 10 hotels around the Corbett Landscape. We do this with our team of 33 people, 90% of whom are from the region.
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Waste Collection
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e segregate the dry waste we collect into three categories. One is recyclables that can be sold in Ramnagar and the other, landfill waste which is non-recyclable. Then there is another section of recyclables for which we have no local buyers. In spite of no proper solution for this waste, the Corbett team has been collecting, sorting & storing this waste since inception.
Providing a sustainable waste management system One of our main objectives is to provide Sustainable Waste Management Systems to over 150 villages located in the periphery of Corbett Tiger Reserve. Accordingly we provide a weekly door-to-door household waste collection to prevent the villagers from openly dumping or burning their waste. As of March 2016, we collect waste from 47 locations covering a total 2585 households, 343 Shops, 57 schools, 11 Forest Rest Houses and 5 temple complexes. We collect their dry waste and then segregate it further to be sold to a kabadiwala in Ramnagar or stored for sale elsewhere since it cannot be sold in Ramnagar or sent to the landfill.
List of locations in order of initiation (as on 31 Mar 2016) 1.
Dhikuli
12. Sanker
24. Marchula
36. Dhangari gate
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Kyari
13. Ramnagar Div Forest Office
25. Chugum
37. Durgadevi gate
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Ringora
14. Sitabani (temple and FRH)
26. Nandpur Gebua
38. Chimtakhal
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Bhakrakot
15. Baluli
27. Kanchanpur Choe
39. Aamdanda gate
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Mohan
16. Kumeria
28. Khempur Gebua
40. Choe Khas
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Garjiya Temple
17. Aamdanda
29. Bandran & Amori
41. Kuwarpur Gebua
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Garjiya Gao
18. Sunderkhal
30. Devi Chowra
42. Van depot
8.
Kunkhet
19. Mankanthpur
31. Kishanpur Choe
43. Padampur Gebua
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Mohan factory
20. Jameria
32. Madanpur Gebua
44. Gaujani
33. Teda
45. Shivlalpur (Pandey)
10. Chunakhan (Eco-tourism 21. Pawalgarh (FRH) centre) 22. Pawalgarh 11. Choti Haldwani 23. Belgarh
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34. Kishanpur Khas Choe 46. Gebua Doliya 35. Gangapur Choe
47. Chaufula
Survey and Awareness
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efore we ‘officially’ start working in an area, we conduct a survey in each household, school and shop in the village to understand what they currently do with their waste, how much waste they produce on a weekly basis, and their understanding of why it is injurious to one’s health to burn or dump waste. During the survey, each household is given a WW bag, on which is written “DRY WASTE ONLY,” and is requested to tie the bag in an easily accessible area and keep all their waste in the bag, so that we may collect it every week. We collect the waste and segregate it, in order to recycle as much of it as possible, and reducing the amount sent to the landfill. We also ask them what they do about their wet (food) waste. Most rural household have cattle, hence a part of the wet waste can be fed to the animals. If they do not have animals, we tell them about composting and also assist in setting up community composting enclosures.
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nce we have worked in a village for 6 months and all the members are getting their waste collected, we start clearing the dumpsites. We identify sites where dumping was happening and with help of the local school and the community organise clean-up drives. Since the community is involved in the clean-ups, maintaining the cleanliness of that area becomes easier.
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e conduct regular awareness programmes for over 3000 children from our 57 member schools in the 38 member villages. The Children’s day consist of a brief introduction for the children to our work followed by a presentation on the different kinds of waste. Throughout the 2-3 hour programme children learn various aspects about waste management, make art out of waste, learn through colouring and drawing. Play games which teach them about waste and also inculcate a sense of team work and love for the environment. We also run evening classes each weekday for the kids of Bhakrakot village as we realize that education is paramount if we are ever to see a clean India.
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e beautify the areas that we work in by transforming plain, boring walls (of schools, bus stops, water tanks) into works of art – including our waste store centers (where all the waste that we collect is stored). We paint beautiful pictures with messages and information for people to see and learn. The transformations not only make the place look better, it also deters people from littering, pasting posters or vandalising the walls. Along with transforming sites we also place signboards with important messages about “not littering”, “not polluting the water sources” and so on along our areas of work.
Transformation of Kunkhet Village Bus Stop, one of the villages we work in
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Transformation of our Waste Store/Centre in Sunderkhal, a member village
Water Filter and Dustbin Distribution in Schools
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n important part of our work includes improving standard of living of the local community and what better way to reach out to a large mass than via schools.
The local Government schools we work with do not even have basic facilities like a dustbin in the classrooms. We provide the schools with dustbins converted from used oil cans and have donated 200 dustbins to government schools. With a dustbin in each classroom, students learn the basic rule of not littering and using a dustbin. The primary schools that serve mid-day meals to the children are also given a separate with-lid dustbin for food waste. To ensure that children in the local Govt. schools get clean, safe drinking water, we provide the schools with water purifiers bought from private donations. We make sure to check these filters on our weekly village visits and make sure it is being used for children to get clean drinking water. We also help the schools repair and maintain the filters.
Composting
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e have created over 140 composting enclosures so that all the biodegradable waste can be turned into fertilizer, for the benefit of the farming community. So not only do we have a solution to dispose of unwanted food but we are also providing high quality fertiliser for farmers to use on their crops. These are used by the locals, shop keepers, cafes and hotels too. We also help and train hotels to set up similar enclosures on site.
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Trainings and Workshops
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e provide waste management training to various establishments. We have provided Waste
management training to the staff of 10 hotels in the Corbett Landscape. We have also provided training to the staff of various forest department locations that we work in. In addition, we also occasionally provide training to Guides and Drivers and various other groups.
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e are constantly in the quest of finding newer avenues for locals to earn a livelihood through waste. We teach communities to compost food and other organic waste and make good quality saleable compost.. Some of our team members got together and started researching on innovative ways to use and reuse non-recyclable materials and those that cannot be sold locally. Thanks to Google and You Tube we have learnt and created some amazing things from waste. We have also initiated a livelihood program, where we teach local men and women from the villages we work in, to make useful items out of waste – such as rope, purses and mats out of discarded plastic bags, and packaging waste. We plan to further develop this program and make it a commercially viable avenue for locals to earn from.
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Working with the Government Survey with the UEPPCB From April to July 2015, we conducted a detailed survey for the Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) on how hotels, inns and lodges around the Corbett Landscape manage their waste. The study conducted focuses primarily on Waste Management including water management, solid waste management and air management. The aim of conducting this survey was to understand the current practices followed by these establishments and then provide a best practices guideline for proper management of solid and liquid waste.
Uttarakhand Forest Department : Bird Festival Waste Warriors was responsible for the waste management at the 2nd Uttarakhand Spring Bird Festival 2015, organised by the Uttarakhand Forest Department in the Pawalgarh Conservation Reserve from 4th to 8th February 2015. The Festival took place at five locations namely Chunakhan Eco Lodge where the Rural Handicrafts exhibition was held and at Kyari, Pawalgarh, Sitabani and Choti Haldwani from where Bird Watching Walks were organised to various parts of the forest. We distributed bags to the households and shops in these areas to collect their waste and continued to provide a regular waste collection and management system at these locations.
Providing a Waste Management System We provide a waste collection to all the Forest and Public Works Department owned locations in our areas of work. These include Forest Rest Houses, PWD Rest Houses, Forest Check posts and three entry gates of the Tiger Reserve - Aamdanda, Dhangarhi and Durgadevi.
Trainings and Workshops We conduct training on Waste management for the staff of the Forest and PWD Rest Houses we work in. Along with that we also conduct training programmes for officials of the Forest Department, Registered Guides and Drivers of the Tiger Reserve.
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Green Worker Testimonial Chandan Singh Mehra, Ringora Village Chandan Singh has been working with Waste Warriors, as a Green Worker, since March 2014. He is the oldest employee at Waste Warriors (in age and in tenure). He is from Ringora, one of the villages that we are working in. "I joined Waste Warriors so I could do my bit for the environment and ensure a better future life for my grandchildren. Ringora was one of the first villages that Waste Warriors started providing a service to and I have personally seen the change happen. We explain to people how they are negatively affecting their living conditions and that of their future generations. It is very difficult to change people’s habits that have been acquired over so many years, but we try hard. Since Ringora is located close to one of the Entry gates of the Tiger reserve, it is fairly crowded. We also encourage shopkeepers and others (drivers/guides) in our areas to talk to their guests/tourists about keeping the area clean. "
Bhawna Devi, Mohan Village Bhawna has been working with Waste Warriors, as a Green Worker, since April 2015. She is from the village of Mohan, one of the villages that we currently work in. “Since the time Waste Warriors has started working here, I have seen people change their habits about waste disposal and waste management, even though it has been a slow and gradual change. The village is much cleaner than what it used to be and so are many other areas that we work in. I myself, follow a proper waste management system at home and also tell my family to do the same. We still have a long way to go and I believe that, like me, there will be many more who would want to know how to manage their waste better and be associated with Waste Warriors in some way. I have always been interested in knitting and here at Waste Warriors I also contribute by making new products from waste materials. I hope to learn more about upcycling and also teach women in my neighbourhood the same to support their livelihoods.�
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Corbett Data CORBETT IMPACT PROGRESSION 200.0
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180.0
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BREAKDOWN OF MEMBERS WE WORK WITH IN 47 LOCATIONS AROUND THE CORBETT LANDSCAPE AS OF 31 MAR 2016 57, 2%
11, 0%
3, 0%
343, 12%
Households Shops/dhabas/tea stalls Schools/Anganbaris Govt. Rest Houses Temple Complexes
2585, 86%
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Corbett Data Yearly progression of Children's Days 70
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Event Waste Management
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e have managed the waste at a variety of events, including festivals, sporting and government events and conventions – notable events include the IPL and One Day International cricket matches at the Dharamsala and Mohali Cricket Stadiums. Marathons and runs are our forte and we have been the official waste management partners for Milind Soman’s Pinkathon events across the country, three Airtel Hyderabad Marathons and two Wipro Chennai Marathons in addition to many other smaller events. Up until March 2016, we have managed the waste of around 2.2 lakh people at 24 events across the country. We begin by doing an evaluation of the kind of waste that is generated, and then advise event organizers on how to improve their environmental impact and reduce their waste. We strongly discourage the use of thermocol as it is nonbiodegradable and never decomposes. In addition to managing the event venue, we are also responsible for the waste along the route, which for full marathons is 42 km’s. The participants of these events are generally very supportive when they see us at work. Events are a great way of spreading much needed awareness to a large audience in a limited time.
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Volunteering and Internships
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ur success is largely thanks to the assistance we receive from our volunteers. As each year passes, more and more people are coming forward to give their time in support of our cause, happy to do their bit and excited to be part of an organisation that truly appreciates all that they do. We offer internship programs across all of our chapters, where interns assist us with every aspect of our work, which not only helps us as an organisation but also provides them with new skills and experiences. We have hosted interns from a number of esteemed educational institutions including the Indian Institute of Management - Indore, University of Petroleum, Symbiosis Law College, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication-Pune, Jesus and Mary College, Welham Girls School, Delhi University, Woodstock School, Doon School, Welham Boys School, Lady Shri Ram College and Winchester College, UK.
"The most kickass internship I've had with the most amazing people EVER!!" Anchal Agarwal
"Wholesome, inspiring, challenging, memorable and downright awesome." Vibha Nair Waste Warriors 81
Note from our Co-Founder
Jodie Underhill
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came to India as a tourist and a volunteer but the garbage lying everywhere made me want to leave. I had no idea at that time, that this country would become my home and it’s garbage problem, my mission. My first project was setting up a waste management system at Triund, a remote but popular mountain camp in Dharamsala. Even to this day, I stand on the ridge and look out at the majestic snow capped mountain range and am reminded why I do this work. We live on such a remarkable, beautiful planet yet we seem to be hell bent on destroying it. Taking every last resource as if it was our right, polluting our air, soil and water without a thought for the next generations. When I finished high school I worked with race horses and during my twenties I travelled the world, During that time I worked in many different industries in varied roles and each one of them taught me something that helped me to bring Waste Warriors to where it is today. I did not learn from books, I learned from experiences and am grateful for each and every hurdle that was sent my way. Working with waste in India is a challenge of monumental scale. The lack of proper systems, civic pride and awareness has definitely taken its toll but there are signs of improvement giving us a glimmer of hope for the future. The stigma that is attached to waste is also a key factor. The people that work in the waste industry are looked down upon despite their huge contribution to society. This has to change. The launch of the Prime Ministers Swachh Bharat campaign has definitely helped in making more people aware of the waste crisis that is affecting our country. When I first started organising clean-up drives in 2009, people would stare at us, as if we were mad, now at least they understand, what we are trying to do. New laws regarding waste management have been released but the key lies in enforcement. The majority of people in developed countries do not segregate their waste because they care about the environment, they do it to avoid being fined. Laws are there to protect people, animals and the environment but if they are not enforced they are of little benefit. We need to encourage every citizen to take pride in their communities and surroundings, not just their own homes. I am extremely proud of what we have achieved as an organisation and I would like to take this opportunity to give my sincere thanks to everyone that has helped us on the way including our team, donors and volunteers. I have always felt that something was taking care of us, providing opportunites, helping to open doors and meet the right people that would eventually lead us to a cleaner India. Perseverance is key as we are simply sowing the seeds for the next generation and as we grow, so will the challenges. Each and every contribution of time, knowledge or funds is greatly appreciated and has been put to good use for the betterment of society, bringing us one step closer to a cleaner India. Thank you for believing in us.
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Note from our Co-Founder
Tashi Pareek
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aste Warriors Co-Founder, Tashi Pareek, first joined Jodie Underhill as an enthusiastic volunteer in December 2011. This decision rose from the sheer need to break out of the city and a search for more meaning in her work. During this time, she assisted in the waste collection services that Jodie organized in Dharamsala. However, the short encounter to India’s garbage problem opened her eyes to the sheer magnitude of environmental issues faced in the country and volunteering did not seem enough. She found her life’s purpose and passion. With 3 years’ experience of running her family business and strong work ethics, Tashi co-founded Waste Warriors in November 2012 and was instrumental in the inception of all the three Waste Warriors projects. Following her role as the Project Manager for Dharamsala, in 2014, Tashi went to Germany in pursuit of a Masters Program in Material Flow Management. When I took the first plunge into the world of waste, in December 2011, as an enthusiastic volunteer, I had no idea what lay ahead. Given that I grew up in the world of business, working in a ‘not for profit’ was completely new to me. Everything that I learnt was on the job. Working on field, though an extremely liberating experience, led me to the realization that we are all limited by time. As the Project Manager my primary focus was in achieving socioeconomic and environmental sustainability of the projects. Though we were gradually progressing towards this goal, the daily challenges of running an NGO, held me back. It also led me to a realization that my competence was restricted to lessons learnt from practical experience and had not reached their highest potential. I found the answer in education. I wanted to learn not only about waste management, but also other cross cutting sectors that affect our planet as a whole. In this pursuit, I went to Germany – a country with one of the best waste management systems in the world. I enrolled for a two-year Masters in Material Flow Management. The Program has not only given me an opportunity to deepen my knowledge in the field of solid waste management, but has also exposed me to a wide range of global environmental issues that are critical to human existence. I left India on the launch of the Swacch Bharat Mission – and it was the same Clean India mission that brought me back to India, a year later. As a part of my Masters, I interned with GIZ – the German Federal Enterprise for International Cooperation for their National Urban Sanitation Policy Program II. The experience exposed me to the other side of the spectrum with a top down approach of ‘Clean India’. I currently support Waste Warriors in the form of knowledge sharing, and occasional advisory inputs. As the second leg of my studies unfolds with a Master thesis, I am currently exploring avenues to work again with the team on developing the existing projects. I eagerly look forward on using my strengthened competence to contribute to the dream of a Clean India.
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aste Warriors is a strong supporter of women working in the professional space, who wish to make a positive impact in the development sector. Our core management team is made up of incredibly dynamic women who work in every sector of our organization including management, finance, fieldwork and operations, human resources, research and education. For many of the women employed in the Corbett chapter, it is their first job – thus giving them a newfound independence. Here, we highlight some of the women who have worked with us over one-year,the kind of work that they have done, and what their experience has been.
Minakshi Pandey : Project Manager, Corbett “The magnitude of waste being generated has become huge over the years, with the influx of resorts in this area. We train the villages that we work with to segregate and compost their waste, and currently advise six resorts on how to maintain their sewage treatment plants and compost pits. The task ahead is gigantic, but immensely important.”
Shraddha Zende : Project Manager “During my time at Waste Warriors, I have worked in various departments including project management, operations, accounts, administration, education and event waste management. Everything that I know about waste management, I’ve learnt here. Working here has enabled me to see the ground realities of the waste problem. Notably, as women working in this field, we always get raised eyebrows when we say we work in waste management, as women in the social sector generally tend to work in education or women empowerment. However, our involvement in this field is becoming more and more appreciated – and inevitably, our work speaks for itself, as people see how hard we work and how much we care about the issue at hand.”
Swetha : Event Waste Management Coordinator (Volunteer) “I have been actively associated with Waste Warriors since 2013. From time to time, I assist with writing and communications work; however, a large part of my contribution is working on event waste management initiatives. I appreciate the space and the support that Waste Warriors has offered me to be able to build a new process that has not been tried and tested before. It has been a great learning experience both in terms of understanding waste and in terms of understanding the operational requirements of handling waste at events.”
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Khimuli : Green Worker, Corbett “I work in the waste collection and segregation areas, and I also try to speak to as many people as possible about the importance of responsible waste management. As a woman, being able to work means that we become independent, and also gives me the necessary means to support my family.”
Ankita Kumar-Ratta : Education Manager “The first time I came to India, I was twelve years old; I was born and raised in Canada, and whenever I came to India, the garbage situation always bothered me. After finishing my B.A, I decided to come to India to find work in the environmental sector. People are always surprised to see young women, who are educated, and have studied and lived abroad, picking up garbage and managing waste. But, I believe it is my duty to lead by example. I’ve since realized that Canada’s situation when it comes to waste has it’s own challenges – there is a system, but the amount of waste Canadians generate is double of the average Indian! Let’s just say that there is a lot of work to be done when it comes to responsible waste management, on both sides of the world.”
Ritika Sadana : Financial Manager "Before I could realize it, I was done with college and had spent 4 years working in a Chartered Accountants’ office. It seemed the years were going by very fast, working, studying, travelling and socializing. I decided I wanted to do something different, something that would give me job satisfaction not just money. I didn’t want my skills to go to waste so I choose a NGO that deals with waste, joining the organization as their Financial Manager, falling for their dedication, loving their work and their commitment towards society. Nurturing lives through finances is my forte but delegation of authority and a sense of organisational citizenship is what I have learnt. We have a number of female role models in the team, which is very inspiring. Life is too short to have regrets, we need to be the change we wish to see in the world."
Manpreet Kaur Jassal : Education / Project Assistant "After I completed MBA, I got a mundane job at a HR company and soon after realized that a desk job was not something I wanted. I wanted to work for something, which would allow me to interact with different people from different walks of life and give something back to society. I remember each and every moment spent with the kids during the Waste Warriors educational program and am really enjoying being involved in transforming my city. Each day is a new day, with new targets, new tasks and different challenges."
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Executive Managing Committee Waste Warriors Society
The Executive Committee is responsible for the formulation and approval and implementation of our vision, policy, direction and strategy of the Society. It is the responsibility of each Executive Committee Member to attend Meetings regularly, to apprise himself/herself in advance of the matters under discussion, to carry out the responsibilities assigned to her/him by the EC; to actively and on an ongoing basis engage in fund-raising for the Society
Mrs. Shanti Varma (President) Social Worker, Ex-Principal of Welham Girls’ School and a member of the Board of Governors in various schools. Keeping Dehradun clean and waste-free has long been one of her interests and ambitions.
Sanjay Aggarwal (Vice -President) Director of Clover Organic a company that offers complete ecological, economical and highly innovative solutions in the domains of Waste Water Treatment, Solid Waste Management, Agriculture and Aquaculture.
Mr. Gaurav Vivek Soni (Hony. Treasurer) A Chartered Accountant with 22 years of vast financial experience across industries and Corporations. whose latest position was as the Managing Director & CFO of a listed, 1000 employee, 450 branch ?nancial services company.
Inderjit Singh Vasdev (Hony. Secretary) A Sales Professional and Management Graduate who worked in Africa for 15 years. He now has his own construction company in Dehradun.
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Executive Managing Committee Waste Warriors Society
Vibha Puri Das A senior IAS officer, recently retired, has held a number of prestigious posts both in Dehradun and Delhi such as Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Additional Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Joint Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Executive Director, Central Social Welfare Board.
Dr. R. S. Tolia Formerly Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand, then CIC, Uttarakhand Information Commission. Currently NTPC Chair and Professor, Centre for Public Policy, Doon University, and Member of Planning Commission, GOI (Mountain Development)
Swetha Dandapani Our events co-ordinator and a communications professional who runs her own content and marketing agency. Swetha is actively involved in planning & executing waste management for us at large events.
Minakshi Pandey The instigator and head of the Corbett chapter. Originally from Uttarakhand, but spent her formative years in Shillong. Whilst running a small jungle camp on the edge of Corbett Tiger Reserve for 12 years, Minakshi witnessed the massive tourism boom and the subsequent problem of improper waste management.
Malvika Ahuja A renowned and highly respected architect based in Dehradun with over 23 years of experience. Competent strategist and planner with distinction in effective designing and detailing with high productivity standards. Keen interest in the environment particularly landscaping and waste management systems. Waste Warriors 87
Core Members Waste Warriors Society All members who have signed and subscribed to the aims and objects of this society will constitute the Core Members of the Society. Members other than those who were actively involved in the founding of the Society are also eligible to be inducted as Core Members. Core Members are expected to attend the AGM every year, to respond to requests for opinions and advice on matters relating specifically to the General Body. Tashi Pareek Co-founder of Waste Warriors currently in Germany doing a Masters in International Material Flow Management which includes waste management.
Dr. B.K Joshi Academician of repute. Advisor/Member of various Commissions, including State Finance Commission. Honorary Founder/Director of Doon Library, Dehradun.
Michael Dalvi Former Indian cricketer and an acclaimed Ranji Trophy player who played first-class cricket from 1966 to 1982. Michael is the owner of Vishranti, a luxurious resort & spa located on the outskirts of Dehradun.
Wing Cmdr. Anupama Joshi One of the first women to join the Indian armed forces and the founder & CEO of a financial company, Sahastradhara Khetriya Gramin, working for the betterment of people through financial inclusion and work generation opportunities. Anupama is presently Director of Personnel at The Doon School.
Alok Jain Proprietor of K.W Jain & Co., one of the oldest Chartered Accountancy Firms in Dehradun.
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Feli Visco An alumnus of IIT Delhi, working in business development and market entry across various sectors including the renewable energy and sustainability sector.
Suniti Nanavatty A primary school teacher, child counsellor, social worker, teacher trainer and ardent environmentalist.
Aloke Lal Served the Indian Police Service for 37 years with distinction, retired as the Director General of Police in 2012. A keen artist and photographer.
Vinaya Pai Masters in Social Work with 10 years experience in project management, implementation and teaching.
Chetan Malhotra A Management Post Graduate with vast experience of direct client engagement in international customer service segment and a zeal for nature.
Avinash Saxena An electronics engineer by profession and a partner in a unit manufacturing instrumentation for defence for the past 40 years.
Sujata Paul Maliah Sujata Paul Maliah is a social activist with a background in theatre who has evolved innovative methods for teaching even science subjects, through music and dance. A Senior Chemistry teacher at Welham Girls’ School for 12 years.
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s t n e m e s r o d n E y it r b Cele Anand G. Mahindra Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group Anand Mahindra has been a huge supporter of our work, since we first won funding in the Mahindra Group’s “Spark the Rise” competition in 2013. He donated two Bolero Pik-up trucks to us and sponsored the Corbett Project in 2015 and 2016.
"Waste Warriors is doing commendable work in the field of waste collection and disposal. As a "Spark the Rise" finalist, the Mahindra group is proud to support their efforts in Dehradun and Dharamshala and I hope that other cities learn from their experience and embrace sustainable, holistic and community driven approaches to waste disposal."
Aamir Khan Bollywood Superstar, Social Activist Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan’s TV show, Satyamev Jayate, raised mass awareness across the country with its “Don’t waste your garbage” episode. Our team met with him, to speak about our experience working in waste in India, at his office in Mumbai in August 2015. In March 2016, we released a “recycling rap” video, featuring a rap created by Doon Boys and Dehradun Girls school. Aamir Khan tweeted about our video to his 16.9 million fans, and put it on his Facebook, making the video instantly go viral!
Shraddha Zende, Project Manager and Jodie Underhill, CEO and Co-Founder with Aamir Khan
“I am genuinely happy to find out about the wonderful work that Waste Warriors is doing, and I wish them all the very best in the mammoth task they have undertaken. I thoroughly share their dream of a clean India, and I hope that news of their work spreads far and wide, and they get the support that they truly deserve.” Waste Warriors 90
Adam Gilchrist Former Australian Cricket Captain, Former Captain of Kings XI Punjab Adam Gilchrist is considered to be one of the greatest wicket-keeper-batsmen in the history of cricket. In 2012, he showed his support for the work that we do by agreeing to star in an anti-littering TV commercial that we made with help from Prasoon Joshi, McCann Worldgroup and Red-Ice Films.
“I think the work that Waste Warriors does is incredible and I wish them every success in their efforts! There is no doubt that garbage is a problem in India but we had a similar issue in Australia twenty years ago. The Government launched a Clean Up campaign that was a huge success and the same initiative is needed here in India. I have no doubt that Waste Warriors can make that happen and I will do what I can to help. I have a lot of respect for Jodie, the founder who has obviously fallen in love with this diverse country, she has a strong desire to make a difference and her contribution to date most certainly proves it.�
Dr. K. Chiranjeevi Union Minister of State for Tourism and former actor Dr. K. Chiranjeevi donated 5 lakh to Waste Warriors in recognition of our work during the Uttarakhand flood disaster in 2013. Langars (community kitchens) were set up at the Helipad on Sahastradhara Road and outside the airport at Jolly Grant to feed the people being rescued and the huge number of police, volunteers and relief workers stationed there. We were informed that the garbage was becoming an issue and were more than happy to go along to help. The leftover food, which was being dumped, was attracting birds, which was potentially a big problem for the planes and helicopters. In addition to cleaning we educated people about the harmful effects of Styrofoam and mismanaged waste. Co-founder Jodie was invited to Dr. Chiranjeevi's Delhi Residence where she was presented with a cheque. Waste Warriors 91
Corporate Sponsors
A huge thank you our corporate sponsors, for their ongoing generosity and support. Without the support of these partners, the work that we do would not be possible.
Sud Chemie Pvt Ltd is a pioneer in the field of catalysis and caters to the needs of both Indian and international catalyst markets. They produce catalysts, which are environmentally sustainable and result in resource conservation and provide solutions for new developments and technological upgrades. Sud Chemie kindly donated Rs5 lakh to the Dehradun project in January 2016 as part of their CSR. SOS Organics is a manufacturer of organic products that are free from chemicals, artificial colours and preservatives. SOS Organics believe in a holistic approach and are committed to ethical business, natural farming and the preservation of the environment. SOS Organics kindly donated 25 lakh to cover the costs of the Corbett Project from 23 December 2015 to 22 June 2016. Globus Spirits was founded in 1992 and they are now one of the leading players in the Indian Alcoholic Beverages Industry. Their strong 360° business model has paved the way for their success and today, with an integrated production process in place, they cater to four important segments of the alcohol industry – Indian Made Indian Liquor (IMIL), Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), IMFL Bottling and Bulk Alcohol. They are also developing innovative ways to preserve the environment. Globus have been donating Rs50,000 per month to the Dehradun project since December 2015 and have pledged to donate until December 2016. Understanding the challenges NGO’s face when raising funds they agreed that their funds be utilized for any necessary expenditure that was difficult to fundraise for. AIS is India’s leading integrated glass solutions company and a dominant player in the car glass segment commanding over 74% of the Indian market. Established in 1986, AIS has grown from being a ‘single product, single customer’ company to a world-class integrated company with 13 plants/sub assembly units and global customers, offering a comprehensive range of products and solutions ranging from Clear & Tinted, to Reflective, Mirror, Frosted and Lacquered Glass to Glass Consultation, Installation and Service. AIS donated 2.5 lakh as a general donation to the Waste Warriors Dehradun Project in August 2015. Waste Warriors 92
Gemalto is an international digital security company providing software applications, secure personal devices such as smart cards and tokens, and managed services. It is the world’s largest manufacturer of SIM cards. In Oct 2015 Gemalto sponsored transformation projects, signboards and water filters. Their team of 17 from the Delhi office visited Corbett and spent an entire day with our team making beautiful paintings, installing signboards and distributing water filters in local schools. They also donated for a LCD projector.
The Mars Hospitality Group owns and operates hotels, restaurants, catering outlets and the most prestigious recreation club in Mumbai. Sanjay Narang the President of Mars Enterprises donated Rs50,000 when we opened the bovine rescue centre in Dehradun and kindly paid for the services of Deepak Jain, a Chartered Accountant to help us improve our payroll, PF and general accounting systems. He also arranged for us to meet Aamir Khan and provided all of our travel and stay when we went to meet him.
With over 180,000 employees in 100 countries across the globe, this Group is among India’s top ten Industrial Houses with interests in aerospace, agribusiness, automotives, consulting services, defense, energy, farm equipment, finance and insurance, industrial equipment, information technology, leisure and hospitality, logistics, real estate, retail, and two wheelers. Mahindra & Mahindra donated two brand new Mahindra Bolero's to Waste Warriors, one for Dehradun and one for Corbett.
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd., (MHRIL) is a part of the Leisure and Hospitality sector of the Mahindra Group. Started in 1996, the company’s flagship brand ‘Club Mahindra Holidays’, today has a fast growing customer base of over 170,000 members and 40 beautiful resorts at some of the most exotic locations in India and abroad. Over the last decade, MHRIL has established itself as a market leader in the family holiday business. Club Mahindra donated 25 lakh to our Corbett Project as part of their CSR.
Microsoft is one of the most valuable companies in the entire world, purchasing Nokia in 2013. Microsoft are the sponsors and creators of the "Create to Inspire" School Programme that we have been conducting with schools in Dehradun. The aim is to build the capacity of teachers and provide them with a framework to engage with students on the themes of Energy, E-waste, Transportation, Water and Bio-diversity. They fund 3 full time educationists to conduct the program.78 schools have completed the program. Waste Warriors 93
Clover was formed with a vision of ‘Promising Ecological and Innovative solutions for global transformation few years ago. They offer an array of services, which do not need energy or harmful chemicals and their solutions follow the principles ‘Bio-mimicry’, which ensure financial and ecological sustainability at all times. Clover Organic provide us with Nature Vel SW, an organic microbe that we use for composting.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India, partnering industry and government alike through advisory and consultative processes. Members from CII kindly provided startup funding for our Gandhi Park Project. We were able to clean up the park, employ a full time Waste Worker, make composting enclosures, conduct weekly awareness raising sessions and monthly Children's Days.
Fortis Healthcare Limited is a leading integrated healthcare delivery service provider in India. The healthcare verticals of the company primarily comprise hospitals, diagnostics and day care specialty facilities. They were the sponsors of our Bhagsunag Waterfall Project covering the salaries of 3 part time members of staff to clean the waterfall area and the main square of Bhagsunag in 2013-14. They also funded 500 Waste Warriors t- shirts, 10 dustbins and 3 signboards.
Royal Expeditions is a specialised travel company, founded in 1993 by the Princess of Jodhpur. They organise tailor-made luxury holidays with high attention to detail and local knowledge, providing unparalleled and memorable experiences to their clients. They also arrange special-interest tours for non-profits, press, photographers through-out the country including the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Royal expeditions has been supporting our Corbett project since inception by making donations from time to time. Their donations, contributed by their principal Terra Incognito and other regular guests, have helped us cover numerous costs in the first year when we had no dedicated funding. They continue making donations for spending as per the needs of the project.
This company has supported us for a number of years. We need a lot of garbage bags to be able to run our projects and that’s exactly what Tesna Tech has given us. Tesna Tech who are based in Solan, Himachal Pradesh have kindly been supplying us with printed bags that are perfect for collecting and storing garbage in and we’re extremely grateful for their ongoing assistance. Big thanks goes to Managing Director Navesh Nirula for his generosity and support. Waste Warriors 94
Charitable Grants
Thapar Public Charitable Trust We are delighted to announce that we have received 30 lakh from the Thapar Public Charitable Trust to expand our educational program. We are starting a waste collection program for schools in Dehradun and will be employing an Educational Manager and three educational assistants who will work in the field of education across all 3 of our chapters. Gautam Thapar is widely recognized for his thought leadership and takes his social responsibilities seriously; this is manifested in his involvement across three sectors: education, leadership development and sports.
Sir Ratan Tata Trust The Sir Ratan Tata Trust is renown for supporting good causes across the country and we are delighted to be one of them.The Tata Trusts have played a pioneering role in transforming traditional ideas of charity and introducing the concept of philanthropy to make a real difference to communities.We received a grant of Rs 998,000 for the Dehradun Project in December 2015 to cover the costs of hiring a Chief Operating Officer, 5 Green Workers, a staff supervisor and purchasing 7 dustbins for community use. We are extremely grateful to SRTT for their support.
Spark the Rise In January 2013, Waste Warriors was declared one of the winners in the second round of Mahindra’s prestigious "Spark the Rise" Competition, a unique online platform for change-makers across India to connect with one another, collaborate and exchange ideas, procure volunteers and donors, and to compete for monthly grants. After a lot of hard work garnering support from citizens across the country, Waste Warriors was deemed the winner of a 4 lakh grant. In February 2013, following the win, Co-founders Jodie Underhill and Tashi Pareek were invited to attend the semi finals of the competition in Mumbai and pitch for the 50 lakh grant finale. Although we did not make it to the final round, Jodie and Tashi did get a chance to meet Mr. Anand Mahindra who since then has been one of our strongest supporters.
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Grassroots Women of the Decade Award (Assocham Ladies League, September 2014) Presented by Mr. Venkaiah Naidu (Union Minister of Urban Development)
Brand Icon Award (Times of India, February 2016)
Service Before Self Award (Mumbai Rotary Club, February 2015)
Other Awards 8 Valuable contribution to Environment Conservation (Times of India & Uttarakhand Environment Protection & Pollution Control Board, June 2015)
Rex Karmaveer Fellowship (United Nations & the International Confederation of NGOs - ICONGO, March 2015) 8 Waste Warriors 96
A Waste Warriors Love Story Couple Donates to Our Cause
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ack in 2010 two lovely people, Shalabh (from Palampur, Himchal Pradesh) and Rachel (from U.S) met whilst doing voluntary clean-up work with our founder, Jodie Underhill, at the Manimahesh Yatra in
Chamba. They stayed in touch, became friends and soon after fell in love. At the start of 2015, they sent us a mail to let us know that they were getting married! On October 22nd, matchmaker Jodie attended their wedding in Palampur, and the couple announced that money given to them in lieu of wedding gifts was to be donated to Waste Warriors. They have requested that this money (3.2 lakh) be used to set up a proper waste segregation and storage area in Dehradun. A huge thank-you to Shalabh and Rachel, and all those at the wedding, for their incredible generosity.
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Overview of Financials
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n 2013-2014 we received 29.94 lakh in donations to run all of our projects and this included contributions for event waste management. We feel very proud to see how far we’ve come since then and are delighted to report that Waste Warriors received a total of 1.3 crore in donations and grants in 2015-2016. We take great pride in the fact that we are a very active organisation and spend every rupee wisely whilst keeping ourselves as lean as possible. In 2015-2016 we spent 58% of our total income on staff salaries, providing much needed employment and income to Waste Workers, many of whom are from the poorest sectors of Society. This includes Provident Fund and ESI. 28% was spent on project expenses and operations, 6% for rent for our segregation facilities, staff accommodation and office and just 6% for management costs. We’re extremely grateful to the financial support that we received in the last three years from various sectors of society. More than 80% of our total donations in 20015-16 was from corporates and grants, 12% from individuals, 7% from local businesses and just 1% from the government. We hope that in next year’s annual report we will be able to report a drastic improvement in the level of support we receive from the Government and local businesses. The Prime Ministers Swachh Bharat campaign has received vast funding from across the world but NGOs working in the field of waste management continue to struggle. Looking ahead, we’re committed to keeping our overheads low and ensuring that the donations we receive are utilised productively. The future is going to be about investing in education, awareness and capacity building. We want to consolidate our operations, build new capabilities within them and truly move towards being a catalyst in community led waste management. The aim is to become a national organisation so we need to build a team that can make that dream a reality. With this note we reach out and thank each and every volunteer, donor and well wisher for the love and generosity they have given to us and we hope to continue receiving their support.
Income & Expenditure (lakhs) Earmarked funds for Education and Corbett
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Individual Donors As an organisation that is dependent on people’s generosity, we are very grateful for all the financial and other support that we have received from individuals across the country. Due to paucity of space we are only mentioning individual donors who contributed more than ` 20,000 to us between 2012 and March 2016. If you would like to donate to our cause please see the final page of this report for details. Name Anand Mahindra Rajesh B. Vissanji K. Chiranjeevi Ashwin Johari Major Devendra Patel Neha Jain Rajiv Sethy Naveen Bist Sachin Raj Jain Manu Mahajan Pankaj Behl Rakesh Jayal Deepak Nirula Reena Mithal Vinod Angad Bhupesh Bhupathi Dr. S. Farooq Varsha Thakur Rajeev & Balagopal Vissa
Amount Donated (`) 25,00,000 25,00,000 5,00,000 1,36,800 1,25,000 1,20,000 1,12,500 72,500 72,200 71,000 64,000 55,000 50,000 50,000 51,000 44,000 43,000 40,000 40,000
Name Narendra and Machelle Varma Raj Kanwar Michael Dalvi Vibha Puri Das Shobha Mohan Mohan Bhuyan Minakshi Pandey Kasturi & Nilanjan Coomar Gautam Rewati Raman Tsering Lhamo Shravanth Koneru Ashish Kumar Jain Vinod Dumblekar Arjun and Shaila Brijnath Piyush Chawla Devesh Sharma Sutindar Kumar Varma Col. Anil Kochar & Rithesh Kochar
Amount Donated (`) 33,215 33,000 32,000 30,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 24,500 23,000 22,050 22,000 21,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20, 000
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Gifts in kind Camera, Clean Up Britain – Oct 2012. ‹ Paint, Jenson and Nicholson Paints – Nov 2012. ‹ 2 pairs of hiking boots, Berghaus – Dec 2012. ‹ 10 litter grabbers, Helping Hands - Dec 2012. ‹ Creation of Waste Warriors website, Aman Negi ‹ 20 dustbins, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association – May 2013. ‹ 12 dustbins for Hyderabad events, Dr Sreeni Foundation – Aug 2013. ‹ 100 Waste Warriors T-Shirts, a washing machine, camera, Rs. 50,000 rent downpayment for Dharamsala HQ, a ‹ printer and 100 pairs of gloves, Bhupesh Bhupathi – May 2013. Paint for wall murals, Jenson & Nicholson Paints, 2014. ‹ Printer, Prateek Saxena – Aug 2013. ‹ 6 Litter grabbers, HH Camilla Parker Bowles – Nov 2013. ‹ 2 hoardings, Art for Change competition - Media 24 x7 – Jan 2014. ‹ 50 WW t-shirts, Devraj Singh - Mar 2014. ‹ Desktop computer and camera, Chetan Malhotra - Apr 2014. ‹ Desk and bed, Doon School - April 2014. ‹ Laptop, Conan Dumenil - Sep 2014 ‹ Office space in Dhikuli, Dheeraj and Amrita Singh - April 2014 to Dec 2015 ‹ Desktop computer, 2 monitors, 2 keyboards and a mouse, Reena Mithal – June 2014. ‹ 300 hooded tops, Sanjay Aggarwal, SBIL - April 2015. ‹ Waste Warriors t-shirts, Endless Earth - May 2015. ‹ 60 litter grabbers, Endless Earth - Jan to September 2015. ‹ Accounting and Payroll assistance from Deepak Jain CA, Sanajay Narang. ‹ 6000 printed garbage bags donated by Tesna Tech from 2013 to 2016. ‹ 188 litres Nature Vel SW composting solution, Clover Organic 2012-2016. ‹
Gifts in Kind for Kanji House
Naveen Bist and Mr. Tiwari extending the roof at a cost of Rs 60,000. ‹ Rakesh Oberoi provided a part time vet, Dr. Ayush Uniyal. ‹ Malvika Ahuja paid for the perimeter wall to be built up, the drinking trough tiled and lighting installed in the ‹ sheds. Bhupesh Bhupathi donated 8 large rubber mats. ‹ Michael Dalvi donated a water tank. ‹ Ankush Dass donated a bed. ‹ Mrs. Chavvi Bhaumik and Mrs. V Sharma donated ceiling fans for the sheds. ‹ Eco Task Force and Dial A Tree NGO donated saplings. ‹ Amandeep Singh donated 10 blankets, bags of Pedigree and concentrated feed blocks. ‹ Manu Singh provided us with a part time admin/documentation assistant Vinay Chauhan. ‹
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Balance Sheet 2012-13 & 2013-14 WASTE WARRIORS
40, ANSAL'S GREEN VALLEY JAKHAN, DEHRADUN BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31.03.2013 LIABILITIES
AMOUNT
GENERAL RESERVE
ASSETS
AMOUNT
CASH & BANK BALANCE
Opening Balance
-
Less: Loss during the Year
Cash in hand
906.00
U.C.O Bank Account
16,611.00
170,448.00 170,448.00
UNSECURED LOANS As per Annexure A
92,400.00
CURRENT LIABILITY & PROVISIONS Salary Payable Office Rent
66,565.00 29,000.00
TOTAL
17,517.00
TOTAL
17,517.00
WASTE WARRIORS
24, PRITAM ROAD, DALANWALA, DEHRADUN BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31.03.2014 LIABILITIES
AMOUNT
PROJECTS ASSET FUND Opening Balance Add: Amount transferred during the year GENERAL RESERVE Opening Balance Add: Excess of Income over Expenditure
CURRENT LIABILITY & PROVISIONS Honorarium Payable Office Rent
TOTAL
ASSETS
AMOUNT
FIXED ASSETS 250,000.00
170,448.00 412,902.00 242,454.00
67,801.00 129,000.00 196,801.00 689,255.00
As per Annexure 'A'
10,823.00
INVESTMENTS F.D.R No: 00750110013809 Accrued Interest on FDR
150,000.00 4,937.00
SUNDRY DEBTORS Adventure Tour Operator Association
86,485.00
LOANS AND ADVANCES TDS A.Y (2013-14)
45,485.00
CASH & BANK BALANCE Cash in hand U.C.O Bank Account
91,731.00 299,794.00
TOTAL
689,255.00
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Balance Sheet 2014-15 WASTE WARRIORS 24, PRITAM ROAD, DALANWALA, DEHRADUN BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31.03.2015 PARTICULARS I.
TOTAL
SOURCES OF FUNDS General Reserve Opening Balance Add:
251,404.00
Surplus for Current Year transferred
754,369.71
1,005,773.71
Unutilized Project Fund Opening Balance
241,050.00
Less: Application of funds during the year
241,050.00
Add: Amount transferred during the year
696,124.91
TOTAL II.
696,124.91 1,701,898.62
APPLICATION OF FUNDS 1) Fixed Assets 2) Current Assets, Loans & Advances Less: Current Liabilities & Provision a) Current Liabilities b) Provisions TOTAL
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634,792.23 1,162,072.39
1,796,864.62
NIL 94,966.00
94,966.00 1,701,898.62
Balance Sheet 2015-16 WASTE WARRIORS SOCIETY
24, PRITAM ROAD, DALANWALA, DEHRADUN BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31.03.2016 LIABILITIES
AMOUNT
TOTAL
GENERAL RESERVE Opening balance
ASSETS FIXED ASSETS
1,005,774.00
Add:Surplus for current year transferred
617,529.00
Add: P.Y Adjustment (Fixed assets in Kind)
17,000.00
CORPUS DONATIONS
1,640,302.00
58,215.00
UNUTILIZED PROJECT FUND
Less: Application of funds during the year
696,125.00
-
CURRENT LIABILITIES & PROVISIONS Current Liablities ESIC Payable
20,728.00
EPF Payable
144,140.00
164,868.00
5,422,179.00 133,296.00
5,624,793.00
LOANS & ADVANCES Security for tender IMA tender
30,135.00
UEPPCB
16,670.00
Rent to Meena Jain
20,000.00
TDS F.Y.2013 -2014
45,485.00
TDSF.Y.2014 -2015
8,746.00
TDS F.Y.2015 -2016
10,931.00
4,549,525.00
Other Advances
22,150.00
6,412,910.00
TOTAL
EARMARKED DONATIONS
TOTAL
69,318.00
Cash in bank:
UCO-750210000977 696,125.00
634,000.00
CURRENT ASSETS
SBI-742176465
Opening balance
TOTAL
(as per Annexure A)
Cash in hand
(As per Annexure B)
AMOUNT
154,117.00 6,412,910.00
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Support our Work
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e are where we are today, thanks to financial support from individuals, businesses and corporates, both large and small and we are extremely grateful to each and every one of them. Many of you reading this have put your trust in us by donating to support our cause and we hope you feel proud and glad that you did. If you have never donated, please consider doing so. There is so much work to be done but we need funds to do it. All donations are 50% tax exempt as we have a Section 80G certificate.
Our bank account details are as follows: Account Name: Waste Warriors Society Account Number: 33742176465 Bank Name: State Bank of India (SBI) IFSC Code: SBIN0060432 Branch: New Cannt Road, Dehradun If you are part of a company, that would like to support us as part of your CSR, please write to jodie@wastewarriors.org
Contact Details 1. DEHRADUN E-mail: Dehradun@wastewarriors.org Phone: +91 7895267144 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wastewarriors1 Address: No.386 Balaji House Lane, 71 Rajpur Road, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248001. 2. DHARAMSALA E-mail: Dharamsala@wastewarriors.org Phone: +91 7833895331 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wastewarriors2
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3. CORBETT Email: Corbett@wastewarriors.org Phone: +91 8954942516 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wastewarriors3 4. REGISTERED OFFICE: 24 Pritam Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun, 248001 www.wastewarriors.org Waste Warriors is registered under the Indian Societies Act 1860 - Number 243/2012-2013
We're proud supporters of #Waste Warriors. If the PM succeeds in Cleaning up India, it will be through such champions -Anand Mahindra
Waste Warriors is registered under the Indian Societies Act 1860 - Number 243/2012-2013