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passionfruit12 · October 27th, 2012, 08:18 AM

Public protest works against waste plant project

In a setback to the waste treatment initiatives, the Tripunithura Municipality has decided to drop the waste treatment plant project at Mekkara near market road following public protest.

The municipality had acquired 4 acres of land at Mekkara for the project 10 years ago. It had also alloted Rs 7 crore for the project, under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) scheme, this year.

However, according to the municipal authorities, the public protest against the project is a barrier for the project. “We have dropped the project. Though we have adequate land and funds to construct the plant, there is no public support,” said Tripunithura municipal chairman R Venugopal.

He alleged that the pressure and influence of certain political parties have resulted in the public agitation.

“The municipality had planned to construct the waste treatment plant without causing environmental pollution. But, certain political parties have influenced the public and now it is difficult to make people understand the necessity of a waste treatment plant,” he added.

Meanwhile, Tripunithura municipal opposition leader C N Sundaran said the municipal authorities were never keen to implement the project. “People will obviously protest against a waste treatment plant as they have seen the issues caused by such plants all over the state. It is the responsibility of the municipal authority to clear the doubts of the people. Protest will continue as long as they don’t do it,” he said.

Funds to be Diverted

Municipal chairman R Venugopal said the municipality will utilise the fund and the proposed land for other projects.

“The land at Mekkara and the Rs 7 crore will be diverted to create a convention centre. The municipality has been given permission to treat the waste at the Bramapuram plant. Bio pot, vermi pot and bio gas plant are being provided to the people as part of promoting waste segregation,” the chairman added.

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/k...cle1315155.ece

georgescifo · November 8th, 2012, 05:37 AM

Kochi needs a proper waste disposal system in place for a better living atmosphere. Let kochi learn from other Metro cities and it is pretty shame that there are no waste disposal boxes and facilities even at high residential areas in Kochi. The Kochi corporation also does not seem to care much for this as they are engaged in activities which are of less use to them.

mohammedirshad06 · November 8th, 2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by georgescifo

Kochi needs a proper waste disposal system in place for a better living atmosphere. Let kochi learn from other Metro cities and it is pretty shame that there are no waste disposal boxes and facilities even at high residential areas in Kochi. The Kochi corporation also does not seem to care much for this as they are engaged in activities which are of less use to them.

Thats a wrong impressions. In Kochi, almost 75% of high rises structures comes under CREDAI and they are doing a wonderful job in waste management. They don't have any garbage chute or boxes. But all these places, they have dedicated staff for effective waste management, bio-bins and recycling. CREDAI flats treats its own bio-wastes into manure in bio-bins over top of the bldgs and sell it as fertilizers to all members of apartments for terrace gardening.

The plastic waste are effectively made into pellets, which they sell to nearby Municipalities and Panchayats for road tarring.

Yes, in other waste management, we are not near to leading metros of this country. But far far better than many cities in Kerala. Atleast we are saved from dengue epidemic due to mounting garbage across the city.... Our city, after the Waste Crisis of 2004, has really improved, if not great or applaudable. Still more to go... With redevelopment of Brahmapuram, I hope that solve the issue forever... Cochin Corporation, recently started helping other Municipalities of Kochi UA. Say now Thrikkakara, Kalamassery municipalities can use Brahmapuram facility...

Kochi Resident · November 8th, 2012, 02:42 PM

It is a wrong notion that we are far behind other metros. Just two days ago I was speaking to my aunt in Bangalore. She said that the garbage problem in Bangalore is so famous that it came in New York Times too. She also said that BBMP which is their metropolitan authority is the most corrupt.

The local newspapers of every city blow up the problems so that the readers think that their city is the worst. If you read Manorama you will feel that Kochi is the worst place in the world. If you read some other local newspaper in any other city you will feel that city is the worst.

And dengue is there everywhere in India.

I think it is more like "ikkare ninnal akkara pacha''

Now I feel waste management is much better in Kochi. We dont see garbage piling up in the streets.

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Originally Posted by mohammedirshad06

Thats a wrong impressions. In Kochi, almost 75% of high rises structures comes under CREDAI and they are doing a wonderful job in waste management. They don't have any garbage chute or boxes. But all these places, they have dedicated staff for effective waste management, bio-bins and recycling. CREDAI flats treats its own bio-wastes into manure in bio-bins over top of the bldgs and sell it as fertilizers to all members of apartments for terrace gardening.

The plastic waste are effectively made into pellets, which they sell to nearby Municipalities and Panchayats for road tarring.

Yes, in other waste management, we are not near to leading metros of this country. But far far better than many cities in Kerala. Atleast we are saved from dengue epidemic due to mounting garbage across the city.... Our city, after the Waste Crisis of 2004, has really improved, if not great or applaudable. Still more to go... With redevelopment of Brahmapuram, I hope that solve the issue forever... Cochin Corporation, recently started helping other Municipalities of Kochi UA. Say now Thrikkakara, Kalamassery municipalities can use Brahmapuram facility...

mohammedirshad06 · November 8th, 2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kochi Resident

It is a wrong notion that we are far behind other metros. Just two days ago I was speaking to my aunt in Bangalore. She said that the garbage problem in Bangalore is so famous that it came in New York Times too. She also said that BBMP which is their metropolitan authority is the most corrupt.

The local newspapers of every city blow up the problems so that the readers think that their city is the worst. If you read Manorama you will feel that Kochi is the worst place in the world. If you read some other local newspaper in any other city you will feel that city is the worst.

And dengue is there everywhere in India.

I think it is more like "ikkare ninnal akkara pacha''

Now I feel waste management is much better in Kochi. We dont see garbage piling up in the streets.

+100000000

Hatss off then-the Collector Hanish, who worked so hard, that once the most worst Waste crisis of 2005 was solved with ease....

Kochi Resident · November 9th, 2012, 07:12 AM

Not just the collector. CREDAI, Environ Green and the new mayor too deserves applaud.

Even though Iam not fully satisfied, the new mayor Tony Chammany is far better compared to Mercy Williams. Almost every road has been repaired now. Kochi has become far better now.

Waste is an issue in every city of India. I often read the topics of other cities too. Everywhere there is an issue of waste disposal except in some model cities

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Originally Posted by mohammedirshad06

+100000000

Hatss off then-the Collector Hanish, who worked so hard, that once the most worst Waste crisis of 2005 was solved with ease....

DileepKS · November 9th, 2012, 07:44 AM

Chammany did nothing!! It is the state PWD and KMRL/DMRC who did the roads.

passionfruit12 · November 17th, 2012, 05:16 PM

Kochi district panchayats to roll out cheaper biogas plants

As a breather for the LPG shortage and waste disposal problems, the district panchayat is all set to roll out biogas plants at subsidised rates in all the grama panchayats. Priority will be given to families under the BPL category.

“The district panchayat will roll out biogas projects through which biogas plants will be offered through subsidy to all the households envisaging interest. It will be implemented in association with the District Suchitwa Mission. As soon as the government sanction is obtained it will be rolled out within two months,” said district panchayat president Eldhose Kunnappillil.

The feasibility of the project will depend on the response of the beneficiaries. They must have enough space to instal the plant and enough waste to operate it. Moreover, 25 per cent of the cost of setting up the plant should be contributed by beneficiaries.

The total fund for the project is Rs 50 lakh. Each plant will cost about Rs 10,500. Fifty per cent of the amount will be borne by the government, 25 per cent should be contributed by the beneficiary. Of the remaining 25 percent 15 pc will be sanctioned by the district panchayat and 10 per cent by the respective panchayats. “We have earmarked Rs 50 lakh for the project,” said Eldhose Kunnappally.

“The project has been included in the 12th Plan draft. As soon as the district planning committee sanctions the project the work will commence,” said Babu Joseph, development standing committee chairperson.

He said the project is likely to be given to Biotech, the biogas plant consultancy for implementation. It will conduct the demonstration in all the panchayats. Due to fuel crunch the suggestion for setting up biogas plants have come up. This can also be an ideal mechanism for disposal of waste.

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/k...cle1342429.ece

passionfruit12 · November 21st, 2012, 05:58 PM

Waste in backwaters

Complaints of ship waste being dumped into the Kochi backwaters are growing louder and more frequent. Local contractors collect the waste, mainly plastic and cloth, from ships and after sorting them, dump the unwanted items straight into the sea.

There have been many reports of late of the propellers of passenger boats getting entangled in this ship waste. The practice has raised environmental concerns as well and has also affected the livelihood of fishermen.

“Instances of boat propellers being caught in the plastic and cloth waste are frequent, particularly after the big ships have come and gone. On an average, we encounter the problem four or five times a month. We often recover medical waste, cloth and plastic equipment,” said a source in the State Water Transport Department (SWTD).

Shipping agents, who help luxury cruise ships get the necessary clearance and documentation, auction the right to buy the ship’s waste by local contractors based in Fort Kochi.

Noted environmentalist Prof M.K. Prasad has called for the Port Trust authorities to intervene. “They should ensure that safe disposal of the waste be a pre-condition in such auctions. Otherwise, it will raise serious environmental concerns and affect the livelihood of fishermen,” he said.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chann...backwaters-149

passionfruit12 · November 25th, 2012, 05:57 PM

Cameras to track waste dumpers

The Tripunithura municipality is planning to install surveillance cameras at various places to check rampant waste dumping.

On an experimental basis, the cameras will be installed at Puthiyakavu, Kuriyakkadu, Eroor and Azad Road within a month.

Municipal secretary T S Saifudeen said that a tender would be floated for the project. The visuals recorded in the cameras will be extracted every week to nab the offenders.

The culprits will have to pay a hefty sum as fine which will be over Rs 10,000 and also face penal proceedings, he said.

The initiative is expected to be a big help for the police who can use the recorded visuals to curb illegal waste dumpers. The project was initiated following the complaints that roads in the area have been turned into a dumping ground for septic waste from city and slaughterhouse waste.

Police have also welcomed the initiative as it would make their work easier.

“Though we have taken several people into custody for dumping waste, the menace continues. The toilet-cleaning lobbies collect waste from high-rise apartments and hotels dump them at rural areas like Tripunithura. So, this kind of initiative must be undertaken immediately in the municipality,” said Tripunithura Sub-Inspector P R Santhosh.

If the experiment turns out to be successful the authorities will install more cameras in other areas,” he said.

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/k...cle1352127.ece

passionfruit12 · November 25th, 2012, 06:15 PM

Tripunithura residents left to deal with garbage issue

Biobins, biopots, pipe compost, portable biogas units are the buzzwords in Tripunithura as residents struggle to find a solution to their waste management problems.

The Tripunithura Municipality recently ordered Kudumbasree workers to stop collecting organic and plastic waste from houses and apartments. Municipal Chairman R.Venugopal defended the decision and said the issue had been discussed with residents’ associations in the area. Mr. Venugopal said many issues triggered the decision and a recent tipper lorry strike was one of them.

V.C. Jayendran, secretary of Tripunithura Rajanagari Union of Residents’ Associations, said there was not enough gravel to cover dumping sites. A strike organised by the students of Government Arts College, Tripunithura, that owns the dumping yard at Mekkara, had added to the residents’ woes, he said.

However, a flat owner said waste collection had not been withdrawn uniformly in the municipality. Kudumbasree workers were still collecting waste from a few localities. Mr. Venugopal said waste was being collected in localities where residents’ associations had promised to install a waste disposal unit. However, the flat owner said similar promises from his association were not considered.

A resident of a small apartment complex said his association was trying to find the best solution to manage waste in their complex comprising 11 units. The two large biobins supplied by CREDAI’s (Confederation of Real Estate Development Association of India) Clean City Project were not viable as they were suited for complexes with more than 20 units, he said. CREDAI supplied biobins only in pairs, not single units, he said. Only individual house owners and not flat owners were eligible for a subsidy from the government for installing waste disposal systems, he said.

“For the past one week there was no waste collection, but on Friday, Kudumbasree workers promised to collect plastic and organic waste till our apartment installed a waste disposal unit,” said a resident.

Many flat owners’ have started dumping organic waste on the roadside. Mr. Venugopal said strict vigilance would help stop such practices. However, Mr. Jayendran has questioned the system which has put the onus on the residents to solve the waste management problem.

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle4132531.ece

passionfruit12 · November 26th, 2012, 05:06 PM

Kitex told to curb sewage discharge

In response to the recent allegations of pollution against Kitex Company at Kizhakkambalam, a joint technical expert committee inspected the site and submitted a report to the district administration.

The joint committee comprised pollution control board officials, Kitex technical expert, an action council representative and district administration representatives.

The team inspected the effluent treatment plant (ETP), sewage treatment plant and boiler plant in the company.

As per the report, the committee insisted that the company keep a log book at the ETP to record the sledge transportation and that it be kept in a closed room to restrict the odour from it.

The committee also insisted that the ground water department monitor the ground water on the premises.

“The company must ensure to restrict the sewage effluent discharge in the panchayat within the limit prescribed by the pollution control board and the usage of agro waste for the boiler should be monitored” said an expert of the committee. A decision would be taken by the district collector based on the report.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chann...-discharge-265

mohammedirshad06 · November 28th, 2012, 07:44 PM

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The Kochi corporation has succeeded in giving a new look to the Brahmapuram waste treatment plant.

After visiting the site, mayor Tony Chammany said that the local body had cleared around one lakh tonne waste which was piled up at the site. Except for the waste that was collected in the last 25 days, the contractor engaged by the civic body has processed the garbage accumulated over the last three years.

"While dump yards in other cities invite controversies, the corporation took the initiative to cultivate 10,000 plantains in the 10 acre land adjacent to the plant. Landscaping has been done in 12,000 sqft of land. We have plans to grow indoor plants in the garden," he said.

The contract for treating solid waste was given to the private contractor Environ Green in February 2, 2012. Though they could treat organic materials, plastic and other inorganic substances remain at the site.

"The corporation has submitted an estimate before the Kerala Suchitwa Mission to carry out scientific capping of plastic materials. The Mission will be involved in executing the process," said an official at Brahmapuram plant.

At present about 150 to 160 tonne of waste is brought from the corporation limits, Aluva and Thrikkakkara panchayats.

According to the contractor, the local body charged the municipalities Rs 1,200 for collecting waste. The deal was to pay the contractor Rs 550 for processing one tonne.

As the corporation signs an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tripunithura, Angamaly and Paravoor municipalities waste from these local bodies will be brought to Brahmapuram. The Indian Navy is also expected to bring in the waste to the plant.

DileepKS · November 29th, 2012, 02:04 AM

It was the contractor, Environ Green, and its owner Mr. Baiju who turned this around, and planted the plantains. Of course, the council helped by NOT objecting, and NOT demanding graft. That itself is a great thing IMO. Well done, Mr. Mayor.

Baiju said to the effect, he decided to plant the plantains to prevent the trucks from dumping their load in the yard. Says a lot, ain't it?

mohammedirshad06 · November 29th, 2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DileepKS

It was the contractor, Environ Green, and its owner Mr. Baiju who turned this around, and planted the plantains. Of course, the council helped by NOT objecting, and NOT demanding graft. That itself is a great thing IMO. Well done, Mr. Mayor.

Baiju said to the effect, he decided to plant the plantains to prevent the trucks from dumping their load in the yard. Says a lot, ain't it?

Very true!!!! For Cochin Corporation, they have done nothing for Brahmapuram plant.... When the crisis emerged 7 years back, it was the efforts of District collector, to turnaround... That time also, the corporation was mere spectator.... Now, its lucky to have a genuine contractor and multiple agencies to support it....... Otherwise, we too would end up in a Vilappilsala-Lalur kind of stink

Malayaali · November 29th, 2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mohammedirshad06

Kochi's Brahmapuram waste plant goes green

View of the greens in the waste treatment pant

ttand3t · November 29th, 2012, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DileepKS

It was the contractor, Environ Green, and its owner Mr. Baiju who turned this around, and planted the plantains. Of course, the council helped by NOT objecting, and NOT demanding graft. That itself is a great thing IMO. Well done, Mr. Mayor.

Baiju said to the effect, he decided to plant the plantains to prevent the trucks from dumping their load in the yard. Says a lot, ain't it?

Subdued satire at its very best.Hats off DKS

southernman · December 10th, 2012, 01:57 PM

There is a lot of Awareness to happen among Citizens. The media should Play a Vital Role in this. Not just Showing Cinemas and Serials They should Concentrate on Some thing Good for the People. Government should Make it happen from Schools and Colleges. So when the Young ones will be able to lead the way. Make punishable offence for Throwing on Streets, Spitting, Posters etc....It takes time.

Kochi Resident · December 10th, 2012, 03:39 PM

I should still say the present mayor Tony Chammany is far better than the useless Mercy Williams. If she was ruling now nothing would have happened.
The new mayor is doing a lot for Kochi. He recently repaired the pocket road in front of our house

Quote:

Originally Posted by DileepKS

It was the contractor, Environ Green, and its owner Mr. Baiju who turned this around, and planted the plantains. Of course, the council helped by NOT objecting, and NOT demanding graft. That itself is a great thing IMO. Well done, Mr. Mayor.

Baiju said to the effect, he decided to plant the plantains to prevent the trucks from dumping their load in the yard. Says a lot, ain't it?

DileepKS · December 11th, 2012, 02:00 AM

Yes, ANYONE would be better than Ms Puppet.

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October 27th, 2012, 08:18 AM	#41
passionfruit12 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Edappal Posts: 727 Likes (Received): 0	Public protest works against waste plant project In a setback to the waste treatment initiatives, the Tripunithura Municipality has decided to drop the waste treatment plant project at Mekkara near market road following public protest. The municipality had acquired 4 acres of land at Mekkara for the project 10 years ago. It had also alloted Rs 7 crore for the project, under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) scheme, this year. However, according to the municipal authorities, the public protest against the project is a barrier for the project. “We have dropped the project. Though we have adequate land and funds to construct the plant, there is no public support,” said Tripunithura municipal chairman R Venugopal. He alleged that the pressure and influence of certain political parties have resulted in the public agitation. “The municipality had planned to construct the waste treatment plant without causing environmental pollution. But, certain political parties have influenced the public and now it is difficult to make people understand the necessity of a waste treatment plant,” he added. Meanwhile, Tripunithura municipal opposition leader C N Sundaran said the municipal authorities were never keen to implement the project. “People will obviously protest against a waste treatment plant as they have seen the issues caused by such plants all over the state. It is the responsibility of the municipal authority to clear the doubts of the people. Protest will continue as long as they don’t do it,” he said. Funds to be Diverted Municipal chairman R Venugopal said the municipality will utilise the fund and the proposed land for other projects. “The land at Mekkara and the Rs 7 crore will be diverted to create a convention centre. The municipality has been given permission to treat the waste at the Bramapuram plant. Bio pot, vermi pot and bio gas plant are being provided to the people as part of promoting waste segregation,” the chairman added. http://newindianexpress.com/cities/k...cle1315155.ece

November 9th, 2012, 07:44 AM	#47
DileepKS Armchair Activist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gods Own Metropolis Posts: 3,606 Likes (Received): 843	Chammany did nothing!! It is the state PWD and KMRL/DMRC who did the roads.

November 17th, 2012, 05:16 PM	#48
passionfruit12 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Edappal Posts: 727 Likes (Received): 0	Kochi district panchayats to roll out cheaper biogas plants As a breather for the LPG shortage and waste disposal problems, the district panchayat is all set to roll out biogas plants at subsidised rates in all the grama panchayats. Priority will be given to families under the BPL category. “The district panchayat will roll out biogas projects through which biogas plants will be offered through subsidy to all the households envisaging interest. It will be implemented in association with the District Suchitwa Mission. As soon as the government sanction is obtained it will be rolled out within two months,” said district panchayat president Eldhose Kunnappillil. The feasibility of the project will depend on the response of the beneficiaries. They must have enough space to instal the plant and enough waste to operate it. Moreover, 25 per cent of the cost of setting up the plant should be contributed by beneficiaries. The total fund for the project is Rs 50 lakh. Each plant will cost about Rs 10,500. Fifty per cent of the amount will be borne by the government, 25 per cent should be contributed by the beneficiary. Of the remaining 25 percent 15 pc will be sanctioned by the district panchayat and 10 per cent by the respective panchayats. “We have earmarked Rs 50 lakh for the project,” said Eldhose Kunnappally. “The project has been included in the 12th Plan draft. As soon as the district planning committee sanctions the project the work will commence,” said Babu Joseph, development standing committee chairperson. He said the project is likely to be given to Biotech, the biogas plant consultancy for implementation. It will conduct the demonstration in all the panchayats. Due to fuel crunch the suggestion for setting up biogas plants have come up. This can also be an ideal mechanism for disposal of waste. http://newindianexpress.com/cities/k...cle1342429.ece

November 21st, 2012, 05:58 PM	#49
passionfruit12 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Edappal Posts: 727 Likes (Received): 0	Waste in backwaters Complaints of ship waste being dumped into the Kochi backwaters are growing louder and more frequent. Local contractors collect the waste, mainly plastic and cloth, from ships and after sorting them, dump the unwanted items straight into the sea. There have been many reports of late of the propellers of passenger boats getting entangled in this ship waste. The practice has raised environmental concerns as well and has also affected the livelihood of fishermen. “Instances of boat propellers being caught in the plastic and cloth waste are frequent, particularly after the big ships have come and gone. On an average, we encounter the problem four or five times a month. We often recover medical waste, cloth and plastic equipment,” said a source in the State Water Transport Department (SWTD). Shipping agents, who help luxury cruise ships get the necessary clearance and documentation, auction the right to buy the ship’s waste by local contractors based in Fort Kochi. Noted environmentalist Prof M.K. Prasad has called for the Port Trust authorities to intervene. “They should ensure that safe disposal of the waste be a pre-condition in such auctions. Otherwise, it will raise serious environmental concerns and affect the livelihood of fishermen,” he said. http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chann...backwaters-149

November 25th, 2012, 05:57 PM	#50
passionfruit12 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Edappal Posts: 727 Likes (Received): 0	Cameras to track waste dumpers The Tripunithura municipality is planning to install surveillance cameras at various places to check rampant waste dumping. On an experimental basis, the cameras will be installed at Puthiyakavu, Kuriyakkadu, Eroor and Azad Road within a month. Municipal secretary T S Saifudeen said that a tender would be floated for the project. The visuals recorded in the cameras will be extracted every week to nab the offenders. The culprits will have to pay a hefty sum as fine which will be over Rs 10,000 and also face penal proceedings, he said. The initiative is expected to be a big help for the police who can use the recorded visuals to curb illegal waste dumpers. The project was initiated following the complaints that roads in the area have been turned into a dumping ground for septic waste from city and slaughterhouse waste. Police have also welcomed the initiative as it would make their work easier. “Though we have taken several people into custody for dumping waste, the menace continues. The toilet-cleaning lobbies collect waste from high-rise apartments and hotels dump them at rural areas like Tripunithura. So, this kind of initiative must be undertaken immediately in the municipality,” said Tripunithura Sub-Inspector P R Santhosh. If the experiment turns out to be successful the authorities will install more cameras in other areas,” he said. http://newindianexpress.com/cities/k...cle1352127.ece

November 25th, 2012, 06:15 PM	#51
passionfruit12 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Edappal Posts: 727 Likes (Received): 0	Tripunithura residents left to deal with garbage issue Biobins, biopots, pipe compost, portable biogas units are the buzzwords in Tripunithura as residents struggle to find a solution to their waste management problems. The Tripunithura Municipality recently ordered Kudumbasree workers to stop collecting organic and plastic waste from houses and apartments. Municipal Chairman R.Venugopal defended the decision and said the issue had been discussed with residents’ associations in the area. Mr. Venugopal said many issues triggered the decision and a recent tipper lorry strike was one of them. V.C. Jayendran, secretary of Tripunithura Rajanagari Union of Residents’ Associations, said there was not enough gravel to cover dumping sites. A strike organised by the students of Government Arts College, Tripunithura, that owns the dumping yard at Mekkara, had added to the residents’ woes, he said. However, a flat owner said waste collection had not been withdrawn uniformly in the municipality. Kudumbasree workers were still collecting waste from a few localities. Mr. Venugopal said waste was being collected in localities where residents’ associations had promised to install a waste disposal unit. However, the flat owner said similar promises from his association were not considered. A resident of a small apartment complex said his association was trying to find the best solution to manage waste in their complex comprising 11 units. The two large biobins supplied by CREDAI’s (Confederation of Real Estate Development Association of India) Clean City Project were not viable as they were suited for complexes with more than 20 units, he said. CREDAI supplied biobins only in pairs, not single units, he said. Only individual house owners and not flat owners were eligible for a subsidy from the government for installing waste disposal systems, he said. “For the past one week there was no waste collection, but on Friday, Kudumbasree workers promised to collect plastic and organic waste till our apartment installed a waste disposal unit,” said a resident. Many flat owners’ have started dumping organic waste on the roadside. Mr. Venugopal said strict vigilance would help stop such practices. However, Mr. Jayendran has questioned the system which has put the onus on the residents to solve the waste management problem. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle4132531.ece

November 26th, 2012, 05:06 PM	#52
passionfruit12 BANNED Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Edappal Posts: 727 Likes (Received): 0	Kitex told to curb sewage discharge In response to the recent allegations of pollution against Kitex Company at Kizhakkambalam, a joint technical expert committee inspected the site and submitted a report to the district administration. The joint committee comprised pollution control board officials, Kitex technical expert, an action council representative and district administration representatives. The team inspected the effluent treatment plant (ETP), sewage treatment plant and boiler plant in the company. As per the report, the committee insisted that the company keep a log book at the ETP to record the sledge transportation and that it be kept in a closed room to restrict the odour from it. The committee also insisted that the ground water department monitor the ground water on the premises. “The company must ensure to restrict the sewage effluent discharge in the panchayat within the limit prescribed by the pollution control board and the usage of agro waste for the boiler should be monitored” said an expert of the committee. A decision would be taken by the district collector based on the report. http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chann...-discharge-265

November 29th, 2012, 02:04 AM	#54
DileepKS Armchair Activist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gods Own Metropolis Posts: 3,606 Likes (Received): 843	It was the contractor, Environ Green, and its owner Mr. Baiju who turned this around, and planted the plantains. Of course, the council helped by NOT objecting, and NOT demanding graft. That itself is a great thing IMO. Well done, Mr. Mayor. Baiju said to the effect, he decided to plant the plantains to prevent the trucks from dumping their load in the yard. Says a lot, ain't it?

December 10th, 2012, 01:57 PM	#58
southernman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampshire,England Posts: 650 Likes (Received): 56	There is a lot of Awareness to happen among Citizens. The media should Play a Vital Role in this. Not just Showing Cinemas and Serials They should Concentrate on Some thing Good for the People. Government should Make it happen from Schools and Colleges. So when the Young ones will be able to lead the way. Make punishable offence for Throwing on Streets, Spitting, Posters etc....It takes time.

December 11th, 2012, 02:00 AM	#60
DileepKS Armchair Activist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gods Own Metropolis Posts: 3,606 Likes (Received): 843	Yes, ANYONE would be better than Ms Puppet.