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Digital platform has been engaged in the process of domestic biohazard waste collection. Results achieved
Whatsapp, a popular social media has been engaged in this activity. Citizens can call for
collecting domestic biohazard waste through phone call to helpline number and through mong all the 171 municipalities in Gujarat, only Petlad municipality has provided
Whatsapp. Ahome-to-home service for collecting used sanitary pads and diapers and disposing off
scientifically. The initiative of Petlad Municipality is environment friendly and unique. The
A unique problem was encountered in Petlad Municipality during this collection operation. authority received good response from the citizens. In the beginning, the Authority used to
The woman, who was in charge of collection of such waste, was boycotted by her own get 20 to 25 calls per day for collecting sanitary napkins but gradually it rose up to more
community, the reason being, she was engaged in collecting a lower grade of waste. After a than 200 calls per day within a span of 4 months.
successful effort through a process of campaign and awareness generation, the situation
has changed now. Pamphlets have been distributed among citizens as a awarness
generation tool regarding the initiative.

Distribution of pamphlets

Incinerators

Sustainability achieved
The project was a step towards environmental sustainability, as the domestic biohazard
waste was being processed scientifically.
Transferability of the project
Other municipalities can replicate the project considering the size and nature of urban area
under their jurisdiction.
Pamphlet

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