A giant hill of garbage in Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar has brought back stinking memories of India’s tallest waste pile in Ghazipur along the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border. Rated one of the country’s most liveable cities, Bhubaneswar generates close to 700 tonnes of solid waste every day, but the civic body has struggled to process it. The tendency to handle solid waste through unscientific landfill methods, which is at the heart of the problem, is not limited to Bhubaneswar. Domestic waste, however, is only one part of the problem; the huge waste generated by businesses is a far bigger challenge. Domestic waste, however, is only one part of the problem; the huge waste generated by businesses is a far bigger challenge.

Source: Indian Express November 13, 2023 20:50 UTC