Mayapura, West Bengal
Zero
Waste
Here is something that is very
progressive. A group of dedicated people,
committed to seeing a healthier planet and protecting an eco-centric sacred
place (Mayapura), are championing what they call a ‘Zero Waste’ concept.
“Clean the Dhama—Clean Your Heart!” is the
motto. They established the Eco-Centre,
where all waste is sorted and
recycled. Putting earthworms to work for
compost purposes is a good reason for breeding them, as they eat their way
through and leave behind an excellent quality vermi-compost. Organic waste is not an issue then, but what
about the toxic stuff? “Zero Waste”
claims that things such as batteries, lamps, medicines, and other forms of
chemical power are sent to other companies for disposal.
When I first came to India in 1978, there was
practically no plastic. When you
purchased something in the market, your goods were wrapped in a newspaper and
twine was used to tie it together. On my
next visit in 1986, the infiltration of plastics had taken over. Cows were found with plastic bags in their
stomachs, a result of eating from waste heaps.
“Zero Waste” also provides education to inform
the public about contemporary bad habits.
There are many. As I mentioned in
the past, people often bring their shampoos to the Ganga for their own ‘lather’
experience. That is insane! https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/clean-dham-clean-your-heart-iskcon-mayapurs-waste-management-drive/articleshow/62698958.cms
Let’s support the endeavour. God would be pleased.
E-mail:
ZWM108@gmail.com
May the Source be with you!
6 km
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