4. population is increasing 2 India’s Population 1027 Million (As per 2001 Census) 1150 million in 2009 - approx
5. rapid urbanization 3 Urban Population – 285 Million , Urban Areas (Cities/Towns) – 5000+
6. prosperity is spreading 4 India 146 Kg per person per year (About 200-600 grams per person per day)
7. waste generation to double by 2025 5 At Present – 50 to 60 Million Tonnes 2025 projections – 100 to 120 Million Tonnes Organic Waste will go up from 40 percent to 60 percent Plastic will rise from 4% to 6% Metal will escalate from 1% to 4% Glass will increase from 2% to 3% Paper will climb from 5% to 15% Others (ash, sand, grit) will decrease from 47% to 12%
9. recycling is not being promoted an informal sector and is looked as a lowly job 6 Recycling % in India – 12 to 15% Recycling % in Developed Countries – 35 to 40%
10. collection is not efficient 7 Average collection – 60% Range Between 50 to 90%
11. almost all the waste generated is dumped 8 Processing/Composting– 5 to 10% dumping - 90 to 95%