Reducing waste – improving health
India produces approximately 62 million tons of waste annually, of which only 12 tons are treated before disposal. Blue Planet has successfully recovered over 500 hectares from old landfills and treated more than 12 million tons of waste, replacing the need for new materials and thus reducing CO2 emissions.
Patented e-waste solution
As waste volumes are expected to more than double by 2030, there is a significant need for investments in innovative technologies and operations within the
waste sector.
Impact Fund Denmark’s investment will further boost Blue Planet’s capabilities in two key areas in India – landfill reclamation and e-waste recycling. The company plans to operate one of the largest e-waste recycling centres in India, recovering high-value materials from electronic waste components that are traditionally lost due to inefficient, inherently toxic, and outdated treatment methods.
The investment also expands their ongoing activities in mining existing landfills, clearing the sites, thereby improving health for the local community.