WOW (War on waste) - A Business Idea?

WOW (War on Waste) - A Business Idea?

Our WOW initiative made me to thing on some business plan.

First things first; Waste management with Indian context has no meaning. We tend to throw away the Waste as per our wish and there is no proper management of that Waste.

For example, Waste collection in Western countries happen systematically, where the paper, plastic, glass are collected separately and handled separately. Also, there Waste collection is so systematic, that you will not find more garbage on the streets. Also the recycling facilities are of higher standards there by ensuring the garbage is being cycled properly.

Cut to India, only 14% of the Waste in India is properly collected and recycled, compared to 70% in the west. The result we see all over the streets!

The main issue is, our wastage collection is not managed properly and India Inc has not noticed the potential of this opportunity. If managed as corporate it can be monetized. Our wastage collection is loosely spread and there is no management in that.

Indian paper industry imports Waste from West to produce the required paper and Waste collected in India feeds only 17% of the demand of this Industry. (Rest all is either imported or supplied through tree cutting) So, look at the opportunity!!

So, if a Pan India company can manage the Waste all over the country and streamline the operations, it will be a huge industry. Also, it will serve the benefit of environment as garbage collection will be clean, there by reducing the diseases spreading because of bad environment.