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In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Amit Bhatt-, Managing Director for India. The International Council on Clean Transportation. He is based in New Delhi and has over 20 years of experience in transportation, urban development, and management. Before joining ICCT, Amit was Executive Director for Integrated Transport at WRI India for 12 years. Prior to the World Resources Institute he worked with the Urban Mass Transit Company, India’s leading urban transport consultancy, and with Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services.

This episode is produced in collaboration with  @wingifyearth8032 

Chapters:
00:00 Coming up
01:50 The International Council on Clean Transportation working on decarbonizing the transportation sector
03:28 All about Diesel gate
04:37 What comes out of the transport vehicle exhaust
05:12 What is tested in PUC test
07:36 Strategies for effective transportation
10:40 Problems with Masterplan and transportation plan in Delhi
15:38 Cities need to do a cost-benefit analysis before city planning
18:40 Why roads are not being completed in time
20:30 Is Noida better planned than Gurugram?
22:40 Planning transport for new cities
26:16 Zero emissions vehicles vs electric vehicles
27:06 Which fuel is best suited to achieve climate target?
29:05 Are electric vehicles clean?
31:05 PM e-Bus seva- We need more clean public transport
37:01 Myth bursting- Are electric vehicles really bad for the environment
37:35 Myth Bursting- Battery Manufacturing harms environment
38:20 Truth about battery recycling
40:08 Myths- Electric vehicles will collapse the power grids
41:25 Building charging infrastructure in cities
44:00 Myth Bursting- Range anxiety is real
46:00 Shifting to EV will improve public health in Delhi

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In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Manik Thapar. With over 17 years of experience in the waste management industry, Manik Thapar is the founder and leader of Eco-Wise Waste Management Pvt. Ltd., a company that provides innovative and sustainable solutions for waste collection, segregation, treatment, and disposal in India.

India's waste industry ecosystem is a complex one, with many different stakeholders and challenges. From waste generation to collection, processing, and disposal, there are many factors that contribute to the overall system.

In this video, we will explore the complexities of India's waste industry ecosystem. We will discuss the different types of waste, the challenges associated with each type of waste, and the opportunities for innovation and improvement.

We will also look at the role of different stakeholders in the waste industry ecosystem, such as the government, waste management companies, and civil society organizations. We will discuss how these stakeholders can work together to create a more sustainable and efficient waste management system.

Despite the challenges, there are also many opportunities for innovation and improvement in India's waste industry ecosystem. For example, there is a growing demand for sustainable waste management solutions, such as composting and recycling. There are also opportunities to develop new technologies and services for waste collection, processing, and disposal.

By working together, the government, waste management companies, civil society organizations, and the public can create a more sustainable and efficient waste management system for India.

#wastemanagement #waste #wastetowonder #foodwastage #foodwaste #foodwasteinamerica
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Chapters:
00:00 Coming up
01:29 Theme of today's conversation
02:48 Classification of waste and its contribution towards air pollution
05:16 Poor management of with waste management sector in India
09:00 Textile waste is a massive issue
09:54 Why food waste is not spoken about
12:33 Our choices are influenced by the Halo effect
16:55 Food Waste in India vs Abroad
17:00 Dealing with food waste at the household level and saving money
21:30 Dealing with Delhi's waste
27:13 Poor policy is harming the waste manegement sector
30:00 Government has good intent but needs right person for right job
31:00 If Private sector can do a better job than government can partner with them.
33:15 Government is missing out on unorganised landfill sector in India
38:00 Are EU policies only helping EU businesses succeed in India
43:30 Oppurtunities in the wasre management sector
49:15 Solving for Solar waste and wind turbine waste will be th next big thing

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On this week's Climapreneur show, we're joined by Prof. Manoranjan Parida, Director, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute. Design and Development of Noise Barrier for Flyovers in Delhi is an innovative contribution by him. CSIR CRRI plays an important role in the development of sustainable road transportation infrastructure for Bharat.
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Chapters-
00:00 Coming up
02:27 How climate change and road infrastructure are interconnected
04:05 Building world-class roads using industrial and municipal waste
06:21 Indian roads made with Steel Slag Aggregates
08:00 Economic viability and durability of India's roads
10:47 Roads made with fly ash
13:00 Pothole repairinig machine by CRRI repair potholes without harming the earth.
14:24 Difference between hot mix and cold mix construction technology
16:20 Roads can now reduce floods and air pollution levels
18:30 Building roads in Delhi which can also reduce noise pollution
22:00 How CRRI is contributing towards building sustainable infrastuctures in Delhi
24:25 Building a robust bicycle infrastucture in Delhi
27:40 How can we improve walking infrastucture in Delhi
29:45 iRaste can help reduce road accidents in India
32:50 What is ADAS?
34:00 Land slide mitigtion projects
36:45 Moto of CRRI

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In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Dr Mohan P. George.Consultant, Clean Air & Sustainable Mobility with the Center For Science and Environment. Superannuated as Addl. Director at Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC). He has been involved in undertaking Air pollution monitoring of Delhi since 1993. He developed and commissioned the ‘Real-Time Ambient Air Monitoring Network’ of the Delhi Pollution Control Committee. He has been involved in episodic pollution monitoring and management incidents such as the Delhi smog of November 2012, 2016, and 2017, the highly dusty conditions of June 2018, and the pandemic-impacted lockdown and unlock process of 2020 and 2021.

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Chapters:
00:00 Coming up
01:45 Introduction
02:41 History of Delhi's Air-pollution problem
04:12 How river Yamuna has changed due to pollution from 1992 till 2023
05:36 Various transitions affecting Air pollution levels throughout the years
07:02 Major causes of Delhi's high Air pollution levels
14:44 Problems faced by the Greenest capital in the world- Delhi
17:00 Reality of 2023 Delhi Floos- Is Yamuna reclaiming her own territory
23:02 Possible solution for Delhi's Air Pollution
24:47 Truth about Air Quality Monitoring Systems in Delhi
28:56 How new data is helping the Government make better policies
31:30 Analysing the results of Delhi's Odd-Even policy
35:15 Why sudden increase in pollution during winters in Delhi?
38:51 Reality of Smog Towers in Delhi
41:30 Construction and demolitions affecting Delhi's air quality
45:43 Better policy for better air quality in Delhi

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On this week's Climapreneur show, we're joined by Varun Goenka- Co-Founder & CEO, Chargeup. Chargeup is on a mission to enable Drivers with higher earnings and better livelihoods. At Chargeup they are building a Driver First platform which will enable higher earnings, access to credit and a sustainable livelihood. They are solving for Driver community, their Fi-Ne-Tech platform has been able to bring the vehicle manufacturers, financiers, fleet operators and Ecommerce companies together, where they have been able to bridge the gap between them enabling EV adoption with low entry barrier, ensuring a safe and secured ride, without any boundaries.

Charge Up is a portfolio company of Capital-A. Capital-A is THE start-up for start-ups – a venture fund for seed to early stage meaningful start-ups. They are always there for founders and co-founders who eat, sleep and drink their business. They're always there to work alongside these passionate people, and not above them, to help them succeed. Their aspiration is to either lead the round, or be in the game as co-investors. Nothing less suffices. The fund is led by Ankit Kedia.

https://www.capital-a.in

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Chapters-
00:00 Coming up
01:43 How the vision to create Charge Up arrive?
03:36 Building trust among consumers
04:02 How does Charge Up operate?
05:46 Successfully building an ecosystem for battery-swapping business
10:05 How sustainable EVs really are?
11:33 Future of EVs
13:30 Building Lithium Refining Infrastructure in India
14:45 Why every EV company is interested in the Indian market?
15:42 What are carbon credits?
17:35 Is EV the new IT?
18:29 EVs will create many micro-entrepreneurs
19:40 How Charge Up is empowering its riders?
22:36 Zypp Electric's success story
23:45 Technology behind Charge Up
25:00 How are startups going to compete with giant companies?
27:14 Finding like-minded investors of a sustainable business
30:13 Valuing profitability and cash flow over valuations
33:40 How to make a Charge Up station?
37:58 EV needs to be in priority sector lending
40:17 Is battery swapping helpful?

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In this episode of The Climapreneur Show, I'm joined by Bhavreen Kandhari, Co-founder Warrior Moms. This episode is produced in collaboration with Climaprenur

Warrior Moms- An ideation and action-oriented group that goes beyond language barriers, demographic differences and geographical boundaries, Warrior Moms is a 'Mothers For Clean Air' initiative. They unite in the fight against a shared adversary — toxic air. They are battling for their children’s right to breathe clean air in polluted cities like Delhi, by engaging in urban mobility, waste management, biomass burning, and biodiversity protection.

Join us in this impactful video as we spotlight the fearless efforts of mothers dedicated to securing a cleaner, healthier environment for their beloved children. Discover their inspiring stories and learn how their determination is driving positive change for cleaner air and a brighter future. This episode is a powerful reminder that mothers are a force to be reckoned with. They are determined to create a better future for their children, and they will not stop until they have clean air for all.

Chapters-
00:00 Coming up
02:25 What is "Warrior Moms" all about?
04:24 Motivation behind "Warrior Moms"
07:55 SOP on how to react if you see somebody cutting trees
10:24 Reality of policy implementation in India
13:40 French Govt. promoting repair industries
15:03 Indian Govt. should push toward policy implementation
15:56 Few individuals who had a great impact on the climate action movement
19:20 What is intergenerational sustainability?
21:55 Devastating story from the Nainital floods
23:20 Impact of Delhi's air pollution
24:40 Implementing "Project Chulha"
27:55 Helping people working at Bhalswa landfill
30:00 Where do we lack while implementing technology?
32:19 People are still suffering from the effects of Bhopal gas tragedy
34:00 How can we reverse Delhi's air pollution condition?
35:58 Heartwarming stories

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