Major Activities
Launching the pilot project in July 2020, ESDO has already made some notable actions in this project. Some mentionable works of ESDO in this journey are mentioned here-
- ESDO assessed the current situation of waste management through a baseline survey and prepared survey report.
- Several field testing has been done in selected households through the 4R approach to show segregated waste collection procedures and identifying challenges.
- ESDO has conducted many awareness-building actions through distributing awareness materials, developing the zero-waste website, creating Facebook posts, SMS campaigns and environmental education.
- ESDO has also led three community consultations, two CBO formations, and a media orientation in Rangpur and Dhaka to educate them on proper waste management.
- Some videos have been made to demonstrate the home composting processes.
- 145 back yard twin-pits have been set up in the backyard of houses in Betgari for composting units.
- 450 people registered to adopt zero waste lifestyle from 3 different location.
- 60 jobs created for waste collectors.
- 1 Organic Farming Plot in Betgari, Rangpur.
- 2 Rooftop gardens with organic fertilizer.
- Environmental education camp to adopt Zero Waste Lifestyle.
- Set up 2 Biogas Plant in the rural communities.
- Successfully made compost from earth composter.
- Ensuring Food Security in the Future: Toxic-free Organic Farming at Betgari Union in Rangpur District, Bangladesh.
- The plot featured a variety of crops including potatoes, spinach, brinjal, cauliflower, green chilies, carrots, onions, and garlic. The predominant crop in the area was Desi 29 Paddy, accompanied by brinjal, green chilies, and pumpkin greens. The first week of June marks the anticipated harvest of Desi 29 Paddy.
- Members of ESDO’s Zero Waste Community in Betgari is selling Compost. Due to the high-quality and increasing demand for their compost, they have recently begun selling it, marking their first venture into the market with a price set at 35 kg.