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Explainer: why Mumbai is inundated every monsoon

September 2, 2020 Apekshita Varshney

The city’s insufficient drainage system, unsustainable urbanisation, reduction of green cover and natural barriers are enlisted among the top reasons for the floods.

COVID-19 lockdown: how waste segregation methods derailed in one Mumbai township

September 1, 2020 Arathi Manay Yajaman

How the pandemic disrupted solid waste management. And why it is important to do something now.

Let’s not waste ‘waste’: In pursuit of the ideal waste management solution

August 31, 2020 Arathi Manay Yajaman

In order for us to leave a better planet to the future generation, we have to roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty. This is the story of how I learnt solid waste management techniques from the best in the industry.

Want to compost wet waste at home? Learn from this Mumbai couple

July 17, 2020 R S Sreenivasan and Subha Sreenivasan Iyer

They live in a two-bedroom flat with no balcony and that was a reason holding them back for long. Till the lockdown happened. If you want to compost at home too, here’s their complete guide.

Life without plastic: Mumbaikars prepare to show the way

June 25, 2018 Arathi Manay Yajaman

The Maharashtra plastic and thermocol ban kicks in today. What is banned? What can happen if you violate the ban? And most importantly, what are your alternatives? A look at how the average Mumbaikar is preparing for life without plastic.