The Cities Combatting Plastic Entering the Marine Environment (CCP-ME) Program is an initiative focused on preventing marine litter within urban areas. We were engaged with GIZ to conduct a baseline study on plastic & non-biodegradable waste monitoring in the country for developing a digital platform to track the reuse and recycling activities at the city, state and national levels. The platform aims at facilitating linkages between the ULBs, large aggregators & recyclers.
Tailored data input formats were devised to facilitate data collection and reporting for 66 recyclable categories, covering both plastics and other non-biodegradable materials. A robust reporting and monitoring mechanism was established to ensure effective management of these materials. This also entailed aiding in the development and enhancement of the National Digital Platform in collaboration with the MoHUA and respective states. Additionally, recommendations were provided foster portal utilisation, ensuring that the platform serves as a dynamic conduit between buyers (recyclers) and
sellers (cities), thereby facilitating regular and effective engagement.
