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Every city behaves the same, but not every waste behaves the same

Kamal Raj, Lead, Solid Waste Management, Green Initiatives, Infosys, member of International Solid Waste Management Association (ISWA) and the elected global vice-Chair of ISWA Young Professionals Group (YPG), discusses the need to approach waste management not as a service but as scientific work with Worldofchemicals.com & Waste Management Expo 2020.

What is the solid waste management strategy followed by Infosys to be self-dependent in managing waste?

In 2008, Infosys took a pledge in the United Nations to become carbon neutral by 2020. For this we put together a Green Initiative team, which consists of subject matter experts including wastewater treatment, R&D, energy, water and building, construction, natural gas, artificial lighting experts, architects etc. This core team drives all the environmental initiatives and we together build the physical infrastructure of Infosys assuring least environmental impact. Last year we received the United Nation’s Global Climate National award...

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Waste Management Expo 2020, a platform bringing together waste management professionals, companies & other subject experts to facilitate the exchange of ideas about the latest technologies & equipment for waste disposal & waste recycling. We have been inspired by the “Clean India” mission, an initiative taken by the Indian government. The purpose of the mission is to incorporate effective waste management systems across the nation. Be a part of Asia’s #1 waste management exhibition for smart city solutions. 

Renewable energy has a big potential for electricity generation

Ramesh Shivanna, former Chairman, Energy and Renewable Energy (E&RE) Committee, Federation of Karnataka chambers of commerce and Industries (FKCCI) and Founding President of Karnataka Renewable Energy System Manufacturer Association (KRESMA) speaks about the importance of renewable energy in India with Worldofchemicals.com & Waste Management Expo 2020.

What is the Scope of Green Energy/ Renewable Energy in the various sector? Shed some light on the concerns and challenges regarding this in India.

India is a fast growing country and second highest population in the world. The power generation Installed capacity in India is 364 GW, out of this Fossil generation is 79.8 percent and Renewable energy is only 17.3 percent.

As per the Paris agreement, India has committed for 40 percent of the Energy source to be Renewable energy by 2030. We have scope of about 23 percent to build the capacity in the country.

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Cement industries play a major role in co-processing hazardous wastes

Chairman, Industrial Waste Management Association (IWMA) speaks about the importance of hazardous waste management in India with Worldofchemicals.com & Waste Management Expo 2020.

What are the concerns & issues regarding the waste generated in the industries (your focus industry) in India?

Segregation of waste from source level is the key matter of concern in Industries for recycling. However segregated storage followed by disposal may not be main part of industry’s priorities. Their commitment towards environment will definitely motivate industry to do so.!