IPCA World - Sustainable Environmental Solutions in Waste Management & Recycling

Segregation Of Waste For Recycling And Treatment (S.O.R.T)

Solid waste management in many Indian cities, especially the larger metros, remains one of the biggest environmental issues to deal with. The situation is worsened by the lack of a structured waste management plan and weak stakeholder involvement in systematizing waste collection and disposal — resulting in thousands of crores of rupees spent every year on the collection and transportation of municipal solid waste. There is therefore a need for out-of-the-box thinking and action for efficient solid waste management in any city — one that engages every stakeholder, from waste generation through collection to disposal, and treats waste management as a shared civic responsibility.

Borges

Plant Today, Breathe Tomorrow

Develop Responsible Outlook For Plastic (D.R.O.P)

IPCA, in collaboration with Kia India, conceptualized Project D.R.O.P. (Develop Responsible Outlook for Plastic) in January 2023 as a CSR initiative focused on responsible plastic waste management.

Mantra For Advance Sustainable Solution

India faces significant environmental challenges due to inadequate waste management practices, resulting in pollution, health hazards and inefficient use of resources. The absence of proper waste segregation, collection, and disposal infrastructure compounds the issue. Moreover, the lack of awareness and capacity building among waste workers and communities hinders the adoption of sustainable waste management practices. There was a pressing need for a comprehensive approach that addresses these gaps and promotes a circular economy through effective waste management solutions.

MY 10 KG PLASTIC

(A Campaign by IPCA for Extended Citizen Responsibility)

Bottles For Change

Bottles for Change Programme is an initiative by Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. that aims to create awareness among citizens about importance of waste segregation and plastic recycling.

Plastic Resource Management And Recycling

IPCA, in collaboration with Schlumberger Limited, launched the Plastic Resource Management initiative in Sivasagar district, Assam, to address plastic waste generation and the lack of waste management infrastructure in the region. This partnership empowers local communities through awareness and education on effective waste management practices, encouraging residents to take responsibility for collecting plastic waste at its source.

Miyawaki Plantation

IPCA, in collaboration with Concentrix, conceptualized the Miyawaki Plantation Project in Gurugram, Haryana, in March 2024, with support from GMDA and NHAI. This partnership transformed barren landscapes into thriving, self-sustaining urban forest ecosystems, successfully developing over 21,700 m² of green cover across Kherki Daula and Shankar Chowk. three dedicated Miyawaki plantation zones (T1–T3), the initiative planted more than 74,000 native saplings.

Project Air Care (PAC)

IPCA partnered with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare to undertake “PROJECT AIR CARE” as a part of the CSR initiative of GSK in 2020-21. The project is supported by Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and CSIR-NEERI (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute) and executed in Gurugram.

Solution Of Air Pollution (SAP)

Industrial and traffic related air pollution are one of the responsible sources for generating high spatio-temporal variations in air quality in the city.

Augmenting Circular Economy Through Plastic Waste Management

A comprehensive project was undertaken by IPCA to improve plastic waste management at New Moti Bagh Colony in Delhi. Despite being a well-managed residential area, the colony still contributes to the larger issue of plastic waste and its mismanagement.

Collection Of Discarded Delivery Bags

IPCA collaborated with Zomato Limited to collect and recycle discarded delivery bags across India. The collaborative effort resulted in the collection of 19,233 bags from 13 states, including Delhi NCR, West Bengal, Bihar, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand. The collected bags were successfully channelized to authorized recyclers in each state, promoting responsible waste management and contributing to a more sustainable future.

From Tech Trash To Treasure: Responsible E-Waste Disposal

NVIDIA partnered with IPCA to implement an e-waste collection drive at its Gurugram corporate office as part of its Inspire Week campaign. IPCA provided three dustbins made from recycled plastic waste and IEC materials to support the initiative.

Plastic Waste Management Campaign

In a collaborative effort, IPCA partnered with The Times of India to launch a city-wide campaign promoting plastic waste management in residential housing societies across Gurugram. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about sustainable waste practices and support social causes through the recycling of plastic waste. IPCA played a pivotal role by providing knowledge, technical support, training, and facilitating connections with authorized recyclers. The campaign encouraged societies to segregate plastic at the source, collect it responsibly, and ensure it was sent for proper recycling instead of reaching landfills.

E-Waste Management

IPCA, in collaboration with ams OSRAM Lighting Private Limited, executed an e-waste management project promoting responsible disposal of electronic waste in Delhi-NCR. The initiative comprised awareness workshops for residents and waste workers, collection of e-waste from residential complexes and schools, and channelization of collected waste to authorized dismantlers and recyclers.

Shiksha Sahyog Scholarship Scheme

Inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s initiative to provide free education to students who lost their parents during the COVID-19 pandemic, CA Parivaar launched the Shiksha Sahyog Scholarship Scheme to support underprivileged CA students across India. This initiative aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal on Education, aiming to provide quality education to all.

Rotary Plastic Warriors: Dispose Plastic The Right Way

IPCA collaborated with Rotary District 3011, through Rotarians Binita Kakkar and Anil Kakkar, to develop a comprehensive plastic waste management system, promoting responsible waste management in Delhi NCR. Rotary Club 3011 procured 358 community bins made from plastic waste to facilitate collection, and provided a Special Purpose Vehicle to support waste collection. IPCA facilitated the collection and transportation of plastic waste for recycling, ensuring a seamless process.

“Plastic Lao, Thaila Pao” & “Community Clean-Up Day”

IPCA, in collaboration with Grant Thornton Bharat, executed two impactful initiatives aimed at addressing plastic pollution and promoting environmental sustainability across India: “Plastic Lao Thaila Pao” and “Community Clean-Up Day.”

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