Earth Day!

 Hi readers! Today, we'll be writing all about Earth Day!

Background:

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a global event to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. It serves as a reminder of our responsibility to safeguard the planet for future generations. Through various activities, Earth Day encourages individuals, communities, and governments to take action to preserve Earth's natural resources and address environmental issues like pollution, deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. 

Theme for this year:

The theme for Earth Day 2025 is "Our Power, Our Planet". This theme emphasizes the collective responsibility of individuals, organizations, and governments to transition to renewable energy sources and build a sustainable future. The goal is to rally support for the widespread adoption of renewable energy and to triple global clean energy generation by 2030.

Facts:

1. It began in 1970 as a national demonstration inspired by environmental concerns, and has grown to involve over a billion people worldwide. 
2. Earth Day's success has inspired many environmental initiatives globally. 
3. The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, with an estimated 20 million Americans participating. 
4. Earth Day is now celebrated in over 190 countries, engaging over a billion people.

Remember, every day is Earth Day! Keep caring for your planet all throughout the year!

Indore- India's cleanest city

Hi readers! Today, we'll be writing about Indore, a fast-growing city in India, which has emerged as a model for sustainable waste management practices.

Why and how is Indore so sustainable?

Indore, recognized as India's cleanest city for seven consecutive years, has made significant strides in sustainability through a comprehensive approach to waste management, including 100% source segregation, door-to-door collection, and waste-to-resource initiatives,robust waste management, promoting energy efficiency, and fostering community participation, setting a benchmark for sustainable urban living. 

Facts on Indore and it's environment;

1.  The city has resolved about 90% of its solid waste challenge!
2. 95% of households give segregated waste, Before, 80% of people would not segregate waste!
3. Indore's Municipal Corporation (IMC) partnered with non governmental organisations for an awareness campaign to change the behaviour of its citizens, contracted private companies to run some waste management operations, used technology, and improved municipal capacity to ensure the implementation of its waste management plan.
4. The central waste processing facility is built on what used to be Indore’s largest dumping ground.
5. Every night, 800 km of main roads are swept by machines, footpaths and road dividers are washed by a water mist. This uses 400 litres of water every night, most of it recycled water from the three sewage treatment plants set up by the IMC.