Waste Segregation: A Clean
Future
Why Segregation Saves Lives
60%
12K
23%
₹1,200Cr
Mixed Waste
Tonnes Daily
Disease Risk
Annual Savings
Indian households still mix all
Wet waste arriving at Delhi
Increased vector-borne
Cost reduction through
waste together
landfills
illness from improper
proper segregation
disposal
Only 38% of wet waste is composted in Delhi, according to municipal reports from 2024.
The Three-Tier Segregation Model
Wet Waste
Dry Waste
Medicinal Waste
Biodegradable materials transform
Recyclable materials feed circular-
Hazardous materials require
into nutrient-rich compost or biogas
economy supply chains, reducing
specialised treatment to prevent
for energy production.
raw material extraction.
environmental contamination and
public health risks.
Separate at Source, Protect the Planet
Colour-coding makes segregation intuitive: green for wet, blue for dry, red
for medicinal waste.