WHAT
WE DO
We are on a mission to make India landfill-free and to create a sustainable planet for the generations to come and for all life forms.
PROGRAMS & PROJECTS.
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECT IN URBAN POOR SETTLEMENTS
Slum settlements lack basic facilities like waste collection, clean drinking water and sanitation. This leaves the slum dwellers with no other options than to litter the waste around their lanes creating garbage dumps and mismanagement of sewage. We are addressing the problem of waste by working with the slum dwellers and BBMP waste collection team with the support of our corporate partners WIPRO and BOSCH. The project is of two phases.
Phase 1 focuses on behavioral change of the community towards SWM through the following
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Systematic waste collection by working with the BBMP waste collection vehicle and the respective authorities
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100% source segregation by incentivizing the residents who are consistently following the best practices of SWM
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Reduce the garbage dumps by cleaning up with the help of volunteers and the local community
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Redirect the waste to waste processing centers instead of landfills
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Build synergy between the citizens and local authorities so that waste management is sustainably followed after our exit from the community
Phase 2 focuses on long term impact by
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Creating a circular economy in the community by composting or generating biogas from the organic waste, upcycling and recycling inorganic waste.
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Tirelessly working to reach 100% reduction in waste going to landfills by reducing the generation of non-recyclable waste.
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Creating livelihood opportunities by upcycling waste to manufacture useful products.
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Achieving a clean community with ZERO garbage dumping sites
Our success story
Currently we have adopted 3 slum settlements namely Mestri Palya, LR Nagar and Bisleri Slum in Bengaluru.
Witness the transformation journey of achieving:
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0% to 100% source segregation of waste
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Garbage dump-free community
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Regular door-to-door waste collection
in Mestri Palya (an urban poor settlemenet in Koramangala, Bengaluru)
This pilot project was executed with the support of Bosch (BGSW)
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Communities adopted so far
GREEN EDUCATION & VEERARU.
Are you ready to take your campus's sustainability initiatives to the next level? Let's Be The Change (LBTC) offers comprehensive training programs designed to equip your eco-club with the knowledge and skills needed to lead impactful environmental projects.
Our training covers:
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Nature Education: Delve into the intricacies of biodiversity and ecological processes.
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Low-Waste Lifestyle: Discover practical strategies for reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
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Kitchen Gardening: Cultivate your own food and connect with nature through hands-on gardening workshops.
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Healthy Living: Explore sustainable food choices, eco-friendly fashion, and mindful consumption to promote a healthier lifestyle.
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Active Citizen Training: Develop leadership skills and advocate for environmental change through our active citizen training modules.
Beyond Training:
We also provide comprehensive support to transform your campus into a sustainable haven. Our services include:
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Rainwater Harvesting: Capture and utilize rainwater for various needs, reducing dependence on municipal water supplies.
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Renewable Energy: Explore solar, wind, or other sustainable energy options to power your campus.
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Composting: Reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for campus gardens and landscaping.
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Low-Waste Campus: Implement strategies to minimize waste generation and promote sustainability throughout your campus.
Ready to take your eco-club to the next level? Reach out to us today!
Our success story
At Let's Be The Change, one of our goals is to educate and train individuals on how to manage solid waste sustainably. This has been achieved through the Veeraru certification course.
This video gives a sneak peek into this incredible journey of becoming a certified expert in solid waste management and adopting a low-waste lifestyle.
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UPSKILLING
POURAKARMIKAS
Pourakarmikas are the silent workers creating a positive impact on the environment unknowingly or knowingly. But they are mistreated and looked down to by many for their work.
Our upskilling sessions aims at
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understanding their problems at work and help solve them if possible
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creating awareness about the types of waste and the best practices of segregation
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improving their communication skills so that they communicate better with people not segregating waste or disrespecting them
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making them feel confident and build self esteem
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creating awareness about safety measures at work and personal hygiene
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help them to build synergy with the active citizens in the lanes they work to help create cleaner lanes and localities
We look forward to solving issues like washroom facilities for the Pourakarmikas at work and creating safe environment at work.