Plastic Waste Management in Rural Bengal- Panchayats & Rural Development Department

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Case Study

Plastic Waste Management in Rural Bengal

Introduction:

The P&RD Department under Rural Sanitation Program i.e. SBM-G program has done excellent progress in the managing Plastic Waste at the block level. The State is targeting 148 no’s PWM facilities in 345 blocks. This field is very important as it sets the first impression for the evaluator and helps decide whether or not to pursue the nomination.

Problem:

Proper plastic waste management prevents plastics from entering ecosystems, particularly oceans, rivers, and landfills, where they can harm wildlife and contribute to long-term environmental damage. Roads constructed with plastic waste are more durable and resilient to extreme temperatures, waterlogging, and wear due to heavy traffic. 

Solution:

Implementing efficient door-to-door collection services with proper segregation at source. Establishing recycling centers to process recyclable materials and utilizing organic waste for composting to produce nutrient-rich soil. Educating communities on waste reduction, segregation, and proper disposal practices. Each plastic waste management unit is tagged with recyclers to collect the plastic waste.

Challenges:

Availability and quality of plastic waste for road construction. Many people may not fully understand the importance of separating plastic waste or may be unaware of recycling options. Plastics contaminated with food, chemicals, or other materials may be difficult or impossible to recycle effectively, leading to lower-quality products or entire batches being discarded. Lack of adequate plastic for road construction is also unavailable

Innovation:

This specific solution is selected to manage the HDPE & LDPE plastic waste, road construction has been selected. It will also help to maintain the durability of the road and the plastic waste which are non-recyclable. Also, road construction through plastic waste is environment friendly and durable in terms of maintenance and heat-resistance.

Outcomes:

Implementation of waste segregation practices, reducing the amount of plastic waste sent to landfills, Successful public awareness campaigns leading to reduced plastic consumption. Sustainability of the block level plastic waste management unit. Higher percentage of collected plastic being recycled rather than disposed of, Expanded recycling programs with greater access to collection points or curbside pickups for plastics. Investment in advanced recycling technologies, like chemical recycling or mechanical recycling, that help process difficult-to-recycle plastics.

Opportunities:

This project is replicable and already replicated in 80 blocks.

Summary:

The technique significantly reduces the amount of plastic waste in landfills, rivers, and oceans. Roads constructed with plastic waste are more durable and resilient to extreme temperatures, waterlogging, and wear due to heavy traffic. This approach creates a sustainable solution for massive plastic waste problem while simultaneously contributing to the development of infrastructure.

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For more information, please contact:
P Ulaganathan at secyprd@gmail.com

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