Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Community Waste Segregation Project Shows Success in Bengaluru
In Bengaluru, a project called SORT Project – Phase II was done by the Indian Pollution Control Association and the Swarnalata Motherson Trust.
This project taught people in 40 places, like apartment buildings and schools, to separate their wet waste and turn it into compost.
Over two years, more than 2,700 people learned about this, and they were able to treat 1.7 lakh kilograms of wet waste.
This saved the environment by avoiding 1.6 lakh kilograms of CO₂ emissions and made 43,000 kilograms of compost.
The project used special composters that turn waste into compost in about 45 days.
Everyone involved learned that taking care of waste in their own community is very important for the city.
The SORT Project – Phase II was a community-driven waste management initiative in Bengaluru, led by the IPCA and Swarnalata Motherson Trust.
The project was implemented in 40 residential and institutional locations, including prominent apartment complexes and institutions.
Over 2,700 residents, students, and housekeeping staff were sensitised through awareness campaigns, workshops, and training.
Nearly 1.7 lakh kilograms of wet waste were treated at source, preventing over 1.6 lakh kilograms of CO₂-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions.
The initiative generated over 43,000 kilograms of organic compost, contributing to soil health and promoting circular waste management practices.
- Who
- Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) and Swarnalata Motherson Trust
- What
- Community-driven waste management initiative (SORT Project – Phase II)
- When
- Over the past two years (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To address the city’s growing waste challenge and promote decentralised waste management
- Project Name
- SORT Project – Phase II
- Organizers
- Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA) and Swarnalata Motherson Trust
- Locations
- 40 residential and institutional locations in Bengaluru
- Wet Waste Treated
- 1.7 lakh kilograms
- CO₂ Emissions Avoided
- 1.6 lakh kilograms
- Organic Compost Generated
- 43,000 kilograms
- Participants
- 2,700 residents, students, and housekeeping staff
- Composting Method
- Aerobin composters