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"From Trash to Treasure: Innovations in Global Waste Management" - Welcome to the book. In a world where we are grappling with increasing waste production and its environmental impacts, the need for effective waste management practices has never been more relevant. In this book, we explore the remarkable innovations, strategies, and initiatives that are transforming waste management on a global scale.
We begin with an understanding of waste management as a global imperative, emphasizing the importance of effective waste management practices. Recognizing waste as a misplaced resource, we embark on a journey to explore the possibility of transforming waste into wealth. We deeply study the generation of waste, its composition, and the complexities of the social, economic, and environmental impacts of unmanaged waste.
During my various travels in European and other countries, the waste management systems they implemented helped me understand, and I tried to incorporate most of these techniques in my domain through my company responsible for waste management.
The chapters presented here symbolize the power of human determination and innovation, which are addressing the challenges of waste management we face.
Dr. Sachin Mishra
Dr. Sachindra Nath Mishra is the founder of the Center for Pollution Control (CPC), a partnership firm established in Varanasi for biomedical waste management in 2005. Later on, this partnership firm was converted into a company to expand its business in other areas, known as CPC POWER INDIA PVT. LTD. His vision was to transform Varanasi, and after 18 years of hard work, he succeeded in making Varanasi largely free from biomedical waste. Today, CPC POWER INDIA PVT. LTD. is one of the leading companies in the disposal of biomedical waste in Varanasi.
Dr. Sachin Mishra's journey started in 2005 when diseases like diarrhea and dengue were spreading in Varanasi, which was also developing as a medical hub. The waste from hospitals was being dumped in residential areas. When he laid the foundation of CPC POWER INDIA PVT. LTD. for Biomedical Waste Management, he faced many questions, but he stood firm in his commitment. His efforts have resulted in 80-90% of the hospitals in Varanasi being associated with CPC POWER INDIA PVT. LTD.
In addition to his work in biomedical waste management, Dr. Sachin Mishra has been involved in several other social and environmental causes. He founded Recyclo Power in 2020 to address the issue of plastic waste management and has been associated with the plastic-free India campaign. He also runs dozens of non-governmental organizations and has associations with various government organizations. He has worked on initiatives such as providing free food programs, environmental protection, solid waste management, employment for the poor, construction of happy schools, medical distribution programs, drinking water arrangements, and distribution of blankets. He has also planted over 5000 saplings and installed tree guards to protect 70% of the plants.
Dr. Sachin Mishra's work has been recognized and awarded by several national and international organizations. He has received awards such as the International Hindi Utsav Samman in Malaysia, Indonesia, Port Louis Mauritius, and Dubai, the Environment Excellence Award in Varanasi, News of ABP News Channel Awards presented by Editor Shri Raj Kishore Ji, Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 UP in Mumbai by Intercontinental Quality Award, Anmol Ratan in 2021, Icon of Asia in 2022, and Rashtriya Gaurav Samman 2022 for his outstanding service work.
