AN SESD FIELD REPORT
Witnessing the crisis first hand in Kirari
₹20 Lakh spent Every Single Day to transport legacy waste from Bhalswa to Kirari, we are relocating the disaster, not solving it.
Toxic air, contaminated water, and skin infections. This is the daily reality for the residents of Kirari.
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A Public Health Crisis (SDG 3)
Mechanical tromells catch large stones but miss the "minute killers"-plastic bags and textiles. For 100%precision, we need human-led segregation.
Instead of spending ₹ 20 Lakh on transport, we should invest in people. Manual segregation ensures 100% recovery of plastics an textiles while providing dignified "Green Jobs" for may.
Leachate from the landfill can poison groundwater. Safety Tip" Boil all drinking water for at least 20 minutes to kill harmful bacteria.
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Microplastics dust is everywhere. Use 'wet mop' instead of dry sweeping to trap toxins, and always keep your food tightly covered.
Document the smells and the health symptoms in your family. Collective data is the only way to demand environmental justice.
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Read the full SESD field report on the Kirari Crisis. Together, we can turn 1,500 acres of waste into a sustainable future.
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