Supported By
Neelakadal Thooimai Pattinam
Ongoing
Supported By
Improving solid waste management in fisher folks colony at a beach in Chennai
Location
Pattinapakkam beach, Chennai
Supported By
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Pvt Ltd
Focus Areas
Awareness & behavioural change; Capacity building and handholding
Duration
September 2023 to Ongoing
Coverage
10,000+ households and 350+ vendors
Target
100% waste collection, >75% source segregation
State
Tamil Nadu
Key stakeholders
Community and Urban Local Body
Background:
Coastal areas of India pose significant environmental concerns in terms of waste management due to their proximity to the ocean and the potential for marine pollution. The management of plastic waste and the mitigation of ocean-bound plastics are critical challenges that our planet is currently facing. Single-use plastics, in particular, have become a pervasive environmental problem with far-reaching consequences for ecosystems, marine life, and human health. Therefore, it is crucial to invest in infrastructure development, establish proper waste collection systems, enhance waste processing and disposal capabilities, conduct awareness campaigns, and enforce stronger regulations to achieve effective waste management and combat plastic pollution in these ecologically sensitive coastal areas. The Pattinampakkam fish market, one of the largest fish markets in Chennai, spans a 2-kilometer stretch along the beach road. Most of the fisherfolk working in the market stay at the nearby housing colony constructed by the Tamil Nadu Housing Board.
Objectives:
The prime objective is to improve the waste management system by improving waste collection coverage, increasing source segregation percentage and reduced leakage into landfill and water Body from the Pattinampakkam fish market and housing colony. Other objectives include: