Plastic Free A.P Secretariat – Swachha Andhra Corporation
Plastic Free A.P. Secretariat
Nomination
• High dependence on single-use plastics across departments resulted in persistent non-biodegradable waste generation.
• Lack of sustainable and organised alternatives forced employees and visitors to rely on disposable plastic items.
• Low awareness and behavioural inertia hindered responsible consumption practices within the Secretariat premises.
• Improper disposal and accumulation of plastic waste increased the burden on sanitation systems.
• Absence of a demonstrative governance model limited large-scale adoption of plastic-free practices in public offices.
Achievements
• Complete elimination of single-use plastics within the A.P. Secretariat premises.
• Significant reduction in non-biodegradable waste generation and improved campus cleanliness.
• Institutionalisation of sustainable practices among employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Creation of a self-sustaining ecosystem supporting reusable water and waste systems.
• Establishment of a replicable model for plastic-free governance across the State.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Municipal Administration & Urban Development
Sub-Category: State Government – Municipal Administration & Urban Development
Project: Plastic Free A.P Secretariat
Start Date: 8-15-2025
Organisation: Swachha Andhra Corporation
Respondent: B. Anil Kumar Reddy
https://sac.ap.gov.in/
Level: Executive Star
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For more information, please contact:
B. Anil Kumar Reddy at swachhaandhra2015@gmail.com
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