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    Effective solid waste management through behavioral change
    Effective solid waste management through behavioral change

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    Goal

    Bangladesh generates 160,038.9 tons of waste daily, but only 18.4% of collected waste is sent to landfills. Outside municipalities, waste collection is nearly non-existent, forcing people to dump or burn their waste, including plastics and household garbage, causing severe environmental and health hazards. Even in areas with waste collection systems, poor segregation and lack of proper disposal mechanisms persist.

    Additionally, municipalities and universities lack waste treatment plants, further exacerbating pollution and waste mismanagement.

     

    Solution:

    1. Behavioral Change 🌍
       Awareness campaigns, community engagement, and capacity-building programs.
    2. Waste Segregation 🗑️
       Installing color-coded bins for different waste types to promote source separation.
    3. Promoting the 3Rs ♻️
       Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, following the Bangladesh Waste Management Rules 2021.
    4. Waste Bin Mapping 🗺️
       Use OpenStreetMap for searching “Dustbins Nearby.”
    5. Research & Innovation 🔬
       Develop efficient waste treatment methods and behavioral change strategies.
    6. Policy Advocacy 📜
       Advocate for an action plan to ensure the effective implementation of waste management policies and increase public awareness.

     

    Mission:

     

    To drive behavioral change, establish proper waste collection systems, and implement sustainable waste management solutions while supporting entrepreneurs and researchers in waste-based innovations.

    Impacts (Measurable Outcomes and Benefits):

    • Reduction in waste dumping, burning, and pollution in communities.
    • Improved public health by reducing respiratory diseases and NCDs linked to poor waste disposal.
    • Energy generation from waste-to-energy initiatives to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
    • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, including CO    ₂ and methane, lowering emissions from landfills.
    • Organic waste utilization by converting biodegradable waste into organic fertilizer for sustainable agriculture.

     

    Audience (Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries):

    1. Students & Educational Institutions 🎓
       Schools, colleges, and universities.
    2. Policy Makers & Government Authorities 🏛️
       Responsible for waste management and environmental policies.
    3. Municipal & Local Authorities 🏙️
       Overseeing waste collection and disposal.
    4. Young Researchers & Experts 🧑‍🔬
       Working on sustainable waste solutions.
    5. Local Communities 🏘️
       Affected by poor waste management and environmental degradation.

     

    Vision (Long-term Goal):

    To create a sustainable, circular economy where waste is effectively managed, reduced, and reused—leading to cleaner cities, improved public health, and environmental restoration. This program will contribute to achieving the SDG Goals: 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), 15 (Life on Land)

    By empowering communities, influencing policies, and supporting research and innovation, the program aims to establish waste-smart societies where people take responsibility for their environment and embrace sustainable consumption practices.

     

    Here’s How You Can Make a Difference:

    • Double your impact! The first $500 in donations will be matched by imaginePod.
    • Spread the word—share this campaign with your family, friends, and allies who believe in a cleaner, healthier future for all.
    • Together, we’re not just addressing waste—we’re fostering sustainable communities where resources are valued, pollution is minimized, and the environment thrives.


    By offering clear donation levels, we help potential donors understand how their contributions make a tangible difference. Here's how your support can create change:


    • $20 – Support mapping campus waste bins.
    • $100 – Sponsor a small workshop session for behavioral change in SWM.
    • $300 – Install color-coded waste bins for 10 spots.
    • $500 – Sponsor for meeting with policymaker.
    • $3,000 – Sponsor a small fund for innovative research.
    • $5,000 – Help train waste collectors about new ways of collection & treatment, support them with health facilities and protective equipment, and establish a waste management system with university authorities.


    Join us!
    Make your gift today and be part of the waste-smart movement for lasting change!     🌱

     

    RUSC team after completing the Environmental Week event.

    RUSC volunteer team group photo.

    Group photo after scientific event.


    To know more about us:

    Web: https://rusc.org.bd/

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    Email: ruscienceclub@gmail.com