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Mangalore: Solid waste management, plastic recycling big problems: U T Khadar

  •   Tue, Dec 24 2013 09:40:58 AM

Mangalore: Solid waste management, plastic recycling big problems: U T Khadar

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (NM)

Mangalore, Dec 24: 'CanPlast 2013', a state-level technical seminar organized by Canara Plastic Manufacturers and Traders Association (CPMTA), Mangalore, discussed various issues from solid waste management to plastic recycling on Monday December 23.

After inaugurating the seminar, health minister U T Khadar said, “Tackling solid waste and recycling plastic is going to be a bigger problem in the future. It is as problematic as the issue of corruption in India. Therefore, there is a need to find a mechanism that efficiently tackles these issues,” he said and added that the seminar - which comprises of talks by experts and subjects specialists - should provide a formul to tackle the issue permanently.

Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) commissioner Ajith Kumar Hegde, said, “The traders, especially in the plastic industries should not only be profit-oriented but must inculcate a pro-society attitude. Plastic cannot be banned. The environmentalists and traders have two different perspectives which are formed based on their interests. But what is important is to look for an alternative plan to recycle the solid waste,” he opined.

Mohammed Ameen, president, Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), said, “Solid waste management is an issue which is forgotten and neglected in our country. And, we need to address the issue come what may.”


Ban not enough

Earlier, terming that a ban in itself is not the solution, the health minister said, "Although we have banned the sale of tobacco in Karnataka, it has not stopped. Today, we have seen in the market the same companies selling two separate products which is an alternative to tobacco. Plastic is indispensible in our day-to-day life. However, there is a need to find the right mechanism to recycle it."

Presenting a session on the topic, ‘Sustainable Waste Management’, Dr H C Sharatchandra, former chairman, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), said, “The issue needs an institutional approach. Incomplete legislation, lack of monitoring and enforcement, least regard for rules and regulations, financial issues, and lack of human resources have been the issues that are to be addressed.” Besides, he surprised the audience saying that apart from the city corporations, it is the local rag pickers and animals (cows) that are a part of the informal waste collection system.”

The seminar also discussed the topics titled ‘Plastic Waste Management and Recycling Technologies’ by Tushar Kanti Bandopadhyaya of Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment, Mumbai, a talk on ‘Plastic Waste to Road Construction’, by K Rasool Khan and Sapna of K K Plastic Work Management, Bangalore, and also on ‘Innovative MSW Management System’ by  T Raghavendra Rao of Sustainable Technologies and Environmental Projects, Mumbai.
  

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  • Mayur, Manglore

    Mon, Mar 24 2014

    There are less recycling plants in India because in this business the profit is very much less compared to other jobs and is funds are provided, then it is very easy to start the business which many youngsters are looking forward to.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Wed, Dec 25 2013

    why it is not possible?when they want can be done with some more efforts.Go beyond your circle and see what other countries are doing in such matters.First thing to produce plastic requires a lot of roh oil and when to get it rotten require almost hundred years.make People Aware ,to collect plastic at home and either sell or bring to a Point to be destroyed recycle.we here have every privat house one bin only for plastic and one rest garbage.It will be collected every forteen days (of course we have to pay)suppose one is caught by disposing elsewhere gets fine.And who produces plastic should be fined when more than needed or give them a Limit pro year.it cant be done in a year or two but can .(we are having a big green bin for not private household,firms extra)

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Tue, Dec 24 2013

    I can’t come to terms is this a Solid waste management or Solid TIME WASTE management program. Mangalore city is in need of a proper solid waste management system. Look at families in Vamanjoor and Kudupu they live in the vicinity of a dump yard. People living here are exposed to the stench coming from the waste, and the yard is frequented by stray dogs and cattle. Dead cows are often found near the yard. Some non-governmental organizations have highlighted the plight of people living near yard. But the authorities concerned are yet to find a solution to this problem. The best way to resolve any problem is stop talking and start acting. I am tired of (MCC) talk and comes to do nothing.

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  • Anand, karkala

    Tue, Dec 24 2013


    Educate the Educated and it has to come from societal change and having more meaningful conversations with the people.

    Empowering citizens to co-create our future may be the best move for a brighter future.

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  • shankar, mangalore

    Tue, Dec 24 2013

    Its nice to see Mr. Khader in a politician's attire once in a while. He performs and dresses like a true bureaucrat, getting the Govt.'s work done.
    We should cultivate a habit of voting Candidates with some intellectual superiority like Khader than Lobos and Bavas.

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  • maxi, kinnigoly/mumbai

    Tue, Dec 24 2013

    Waste is manageable only if every one of us start thinking BEYOND PROFIT(MONITORY).
    need base approach & not greed base.
    in the unavoidable use of natural resources follow 3R(REFUSE/RE USE/RECYCLE(REWORK))

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Tue, Dec 24 2013

    Our performance in waste management is really below expectation in all the cities of the state.The corporations and municipalities are not that effective to clear the wastage properly.This requires immediate attention of the government and need to take lot of positive steps to keep the cities clean and develop the recycling waste industry effectively.Hope the Minister has really explained in this matter and we hope to find real improvement without any delay .Thanq.

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