Stories from the neighbourhood
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EPR for Sanitary Waste: A Promise on Paper vs the Ground Reality
Extended Producer’s Responsibility (EPR) promises to curb 11.3 crore tonnes of annual sanitary waste but the ground reality — from infrastructure gaps to cultural taboos — threatens its success. Thrupthi G N explains.
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A Quiet Revolution: Journey of a Farmer towards Organic Production in Anekal Taluk
Ambrish and Dechamma C S trace the journey of a smallholder farmer transitioning from chemical-intensive cultivation to organic practices in peri-urban Anekal.
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Woes of Waste: A Day in the Life of Many
Thrupthi G N captures the collective frustration of those who diligently segregate waste and strive to follow rules, aiming to ease the burden on landfills.
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Reclaiming what was always theirs: Securing village commons in peri-urban Bengaluru
Mosin Bikanso Bajaru and Dechamma C S highlight how the Community Engagement Initiative, Azim Premji University, in collaboration with the Foundation for Ecological Security, supported villagers to secure commons in Anekal taluk, Karnataka.
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From Stigma to Strength: Sujana’s Journey in Rural Waste Management
Megha C A highlights the story of a woman who is part of a growing workforce that keeps Bengaluru’s waste management system moving, though their stories often go unheard.
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Seeding our children’s dreams: One man’s journey from being a tree cutter to a tree saviour
As the city gradually expanded toward Sarjapura, the road claimed the land that was once home to trees that were as old as 500 years. Devraj shares his story of transformation with Dechamma C S, Amanda Gann, and Puja Navin Solanki.