Natural solutions for commercial spaces

Temples, a commonplace for religious, cultural, and community events are also a breeding ground for germs and cause contamination due to various human activities. However, environmentally friendly remediation methods and regular maintenance help avoid contamination of temple ponds through cost-efficient methods.

Collecting rainwater and directing it towards a water source was the original reason for building open drainages. However, lack of maintenance and turning them into dumping yards led to severe contamination levels. While traditional methods require tons of chemicals, bioremediation helps clean up open drainages with cost-efficient and environmentally safe methods.

Maintaining and managing water usage in the household has been labelled as a part of the job description for women across many regions around the globe, like many other chores that are a part of the unpaid list of activities. The Water User Committee has helped women voice their opinions, manage accountability, and handle many other tasks with confidence. WUC has helped both the government and the women folk manage the maintenance, liasioning, management of funds, and other operational areas.

Development of treatment options for faecal sludge management adapted to conditions prevailing in developing countries has long been neglected. Faecal sludge management should be an integral part of city-wide sanitation planning but it is not.

Improper waste management is detrimental to human health. Composting is one of the essential technologies for Solid Waste Management (SWM).