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Alappuzha – UNEP
December 3 , 2017
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- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently released a report named ‘Solid approach to waste: how 5 cities are beating pollution”.
- As per this report Alappuzha in Kerala is among the five cities recognized by the UNEP that have successfully tackled solid waste management.
- The other four cities are Osaka (Japan), Ljubljana (Slovenia), Penang (Malaysia) and Cajicá (Colombia).
- Alappuzha, which is known as ‘the Venice of the East’ for its backwaters and coastal lagoons adopted decentralized waste management system.
- The biodegradable waste was segregated at the ward level, and treated in small composting plants which provide biogas for residents.
- Alappuzha has also received the Clean City Award from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in 2016.
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