The Daily Brief The story of trash
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Jun 30, 2025 Discover the fascinating seven-step journey of waste management, revealing India's challenges and opportunities in the $7.85 billion sector. Learn about the dynamic collaboration between formal companies and informal waste pickers in tackling municipal solid waste. Explore the complexities of biomedical waste management and its environmental implications. Dive into the Bank for International Settlements' vision of a future where monetary systems may be transformed by tokenization, advocating for a digital infrastructure governed by central banks.
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India's Seven-Step Waste Challenge
- India's waste management has a broken seven-step chain from generation to monitoring.
- Skipping crucial middle steps causes large garbage dumps and wastes resources.
Informal Sector Powers Recycling
- India's informal sector recycles 70-80% paper and 90% metals, matching developed countries.
- This informal network recovers over 20% of municipal solid waste effectively.
Segregation at Source Is Key
- Segregate waste at home to strengthen the entire waste management chain.
- Proper segregation improves collection, processing and reduces disposal burdens.