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Mangaluru, Jun 5: Mohenjo-daro was one of the largest settlements of the Indus Valley civilization, noted for their urban planning. An ancient civilization, devoid of any modern tools that we have today, so intricately designed and built that even centuries later, we are still unravelling the secrets. This article begins with the Indus Valley Civilization because somewhere along the line, we lost our way.
Centuries later, I like to believe, we are a relatively advanced civilization, where at the touch of a button, one can order a mobile phone, which allows to connect to any person in any part of the world, while at the same time giving access to live streams of the excavations taking place in any part of the world to study ancient civilizations. It is ironical that even with these advancements in technology, we have not been able to solve one of the most fundamental problems, the answer to which stares us right in the face- Waste Management.
Nature friendly recycle industries are attempting to address the same.
An age-old adage goes 'Charity begins at home'. Well, so does waste management, quite literally. Waste Management deals with the activities involved in managing waste, right from initiating the pick up of waste to final disposal. It includes initial segregation at source, collection, transportation, final segregation, treatment and disposal. In my view, the initial segregation at source is the toughest to achieve as it involves active involvement from those who generate the waste namely the general public which includes me, the author. The problem in this phase comes from the fact that adequate awareness needs to be created amongst all the stakeholders, in a phased manner, with regular follow-ups to know the effectiveness of such follow-ups.
Waste is divided broadly into three categories- Wet or Organic Waste, Dry Waste and Reject Waste. Wet or organic waste is generally the leftovers from kitchen activities and from the trees and plants, which can be composted. Dry waste consists of any plastics, paper, metal, e-waste etc. This kind of waste, if handled appropriately can be recycled. The last category of waste is the reject waste, that is generally incinerated such as sanitary waste, glass vials, medical waste etc.
Each of the three categories of waste requires special handling. For instance, one of the most common dry waste generated is the plastic pouches used for packaging milk. Even though this classifies as dry waste, there is a general tendency to classify this as wet waste, going by the literal name, whereas ideally the pouches should be rinsed with water and dried before handing over to the agency collecting the waste, which can then be forwarded for recycling. Similarly, wastes such as diapers, sanitary napkins etc, should be ideally wrapped in papers, which is, more than anything, for hygienic reasons. If the segregation of this waste at source is carried out effectively, the other processed in the waste handling process can be carried out more effectively.
The approach of Nature Friendly Recycle Industries (NFRI) to waste management is slightly different even while sharing similarities, to the traditional approach, where waste is collected from the doorsteps. At the brink of being repetitive, I reiterate that to achieve successful and sustained management of waste, we have to proactively involve the largest stakeholder by constant interaction and awareness programmes. Being able to use things and materials more than once means it is possible to minimize pollution and to optimize our co-existence with the environment. Although recycling in a strict sense would mean that in the process of it you get a brand new product of the exactly same kind, the waste is most commonly reused as an ingredient in making another product.
Nature Friendly Recycle Industries (NFRI) is a big step forward for society. Established in 1989, Nature Friendly Recycle Industries And Dry Waste Handling in Baikampady, Mangaluru is a top player in the category Plastic Recycling Services in Mangaluru. This well-known establishment acts as a one-stop destination serving customers both local and from other parts of Mangaluru. Over the course of its journey, this business has established a firm foothold in the industry. The belief that customer satisfaction is as important as their products and services, has helped this establishment garner a vast base of customers, which continues to grow by the day. This business employs individuals that are dedicated to their respective roles and put in a lot of effort to achieve the common vision and larger goals of the
company.
NFRI has been segregating an average of 27-28 tonne of plastic every day. The city, with 60 wards, has been generating an average of 300 tonne of waste every day. In fact, the Mangalore City Corporation appointed Nature Friendly Recycle Industries and Dry Waste Handling to segregate plastic from the waste dumped at Pachanady and recycle it. The positive results that resulted from the project have encouraged the NFRI to install machinery to handle waste, plastics etc. In the near future, this business aims to expand its line of products and services and cater to a larger client base.
NFRI has committed to a greener, cleaner and sustainable future. Upon receiving the nod from the authorities for land and electricity requirement, NFRI intends to invest in machinery and manpower to carry out the waste management even more effectively. Plans are in place to expand operations which will begin in a phased manner by creating awareness amongst the general public about the importance of segregation of waste at source. NFRI currently owns a fleet of 8 vehicles which collects waste from select apartment complexes, get waste delivered at the collection centre at Near Dumping Yard Pachanady, Vamanjoor.