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Hands on Waste Amplifying the need for inclusive waste management practices

When loitering around in a city was a luxury. Our cities in the 80s - with cleaner air, greener surroundings, less rush ...
09/09/2026

When loitering around in a city was a luxury.

Our cities in the 80s - with cleaner air, greener surroundings, less rush and slower pace of life.

A better India is built through everyday actions.How we manage our waste.How we treat waste workers.How we take responsi...
15/08/2026

A better India is built through everyday actions.

How we manage our waste.
How we treat waste workers.
How we take responsibility for our communities.

This Independence Day, we recognise the hands that carry the responsibility of keeping our cities clean.

Happy 80th Independence Day.

Here’s an interesting read! India is a home to around 4 million waste pickers, who divert 60-70% of urban recyclables. I...
20/05/2026

Here’s an interesting read!

India is a home to around 4 million waste pickers, who divert 60-70% of urban recyclables.

In this piece, journalist Utkarsh Mishra traces the daily labour of informal waste workers, most of whom are women.

The argument is simple, a waste policy that accounts for the people who are already doing the work will definitely meet its targets.

Recognition is not a gesture but a design requirement.

Read the full article at

On Global Recycling Day 2026, we are thinking about all the opportunities that are present in front of us.It all begins ...
18/03/2026

On Global Recycling Day 2026, we are thinking about all the opportunities that are present in front of us.

It all begins with one step of segregation at source.
Mixing our vegetable peels with that cardboard packaging diminishes the chances of it being recovered.

But when we separate it, it creates dignity, purity, and opportunity—for the people who handle it and for the planet.

One person’s trash is a designer’s masterpiece but the magic starts way before the loom. A fascinating piece by dives i...
16/03/2026

One person’s trash is a designer’s masterpiece but the magic starts way before the loom.

A fascinating piece by dives into “The Materialists,” highlighting how designers like are transforming textile waste through “intelligent design intervention.”

Check out their full story from their latest article.

This Women’s Day, we celebrate the hands that keep our cities moving. ♻️To the women in waste—sorting, collecting, recyc...
08/03/2026

This Women’s Day, we celebrate the hands that keep our cities moving. ♻️

To the women in waste—sorting, collecting, recycling, and leading change—your work powers the backbone of our circular economy. Your hands build cleaner streets, healthier communities, and a more sustainable future.

At Hands on Waste, we thank you for your strength, resilience, and the vital work you do every single day. 💚

Here’s to the women whose hands shape a better tomorrow.

At Hands on Waste, we believe that sustainability is as much about people as it is about the planet.At Hands on Waste, w...
08/01/2026

At Hands on Waste, we believe that sustainability is as much about people as it is about the planet.

At Hands on Waste, we recognise that women from marginalised communities often face the greatest risk of financial insecurity.

We are changing that narrative by leveraging their unique skills through awareness initiatives and product-building workshops.

By integrating these talented individuals into our community efforts, we increase their earning potential while making them vital contributors to environmental health.

But it does not stop there. Giving our resources a ‘second life’ through swapping, repurposing, and thrifting improves our quality of life overall. When we value what we own, we hold onto it for longer.

This is not just a trend — this is the new way to shop.

Have you ever wondered how we drive real change at Hands on Waste? We work behind the scenes with organisations across t...
05/01/2026

Have you ever wondered how we drive real change at Hands on Waste? We work behind the scenes with organisations across the sustainability ecosystem to provide the following:

- Strategy building
- Communication and outreach
- Capacity development

Why? Because an informed community is a powerful one. You can count on us to challenge the stigma around waste, educate the public and ensure that everyone has a voice.

Hands on Waste has been showcased in the Compendium of Good Practices in Solid Waste Management, which the created in p...
12/11/2025

Hands on Waste has been showcased in the Compendium of Good Practices in Solid Waste Management, which the created in partnership with the

The compendium tells stories from India’s waste management sector. It covers everything from citizen movements and innovative models to creating awareness and inclusive practices.

We are delighted to be featured in this publication alongside renowned organisations and their initiatives. This gives us a special place in the larger narrative emerging from West Bengal.

In keeping with this spirit, we are developing more exciting initiatives to change the story one part at a time.

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The purpose of this post is not to encourage people to consume more recyclables. It is simply a reminder of how to dispo...
26/09/2025

The purpose of this post is not to encourage people to consume more recyclables.

It is simply a reminder of how to dispose of your waste better.

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