Delhi-based Chintan Group Bags UN's Climate Award

 

Delhi-based Chintan Group,an Indian environment group was awarded this year's UN Climate Solutions Awards for their work with waste pickers and e-waste to tackle climate change.

The prestigious award was bagged by Delhi-based Chintan group for its project 'E-waste: From Toxic to Green' which revolves around preventing greenhouse gas emissions due to mass burning of electronic waste in Delhi NCR while promoting green livelihoods for urban waste-pickers.

The group's model to fight climate change was chosen as the best among 16 other initiatives presented from across the globe

Chintan said that it has trained more than 2,000 workers to collect about 25 tons of e-waste every year for safe disposal. This offers a unique last mile service to households and ensures that the waste is recycled rather than being burned.