Decoding Earth5R’s Integrated Urban Waste Management Strategy

Urbanization, rapid population growth, and changing consumption patterns have led to an unprecedented rise in solid waste generation across global cities. In India alone, urban areas produce over 160,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily, with projections indicating a dramatic increase in the coming decades. Globally, the World Bank estimates that solid waste generation will […]

Earth5R’s Air Quality Improvement Framework through Citizen-Led Monitoring and Action

Air pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century, affecting millions of people worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds recommended pollution limits, leading to severe health consequences such as respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disorders, and premature deaths. Despite regulatory efforts, […]

Waste Management in India: Challenges, Innovations, and Earth5R Case Studies

India faces a mounting waste management crisis that threatens not only the environment but also public health and economic stability. As one of the most populous countries in the world, India generates approximately 62 million tonnes of waste annually, of which only about 75–80% is collected, and less than 30% is treated or recycled.  The […]