- Earth5R’s ESG & CSR Impact: Powai Lake Cleanup and Waste Segregation
ESG & CSR Case Study: Powai Lake Cleanup and Waste Segregation Program by Earth5R Powai Lake, a crucial ecosystem in Mumbai, suffers from significant pollution due to improper waste disposal by visitors and illegal dumping from small offices and factories. Surrounded by high-density residential areas, colleges, and major global companies in a special economic zone, Powai Lake faces the challenge of managing large amounts of waste daily. In response, Earth5R initiated a four-year program (2018-2023) involving local citizens, companies, NSS groups, and NGOs to tackle this issue through weekly cleanups, waste segregation, and recycling. The program’s goal was to improve the environmental health of Powai Lake while supporting social and economic development in the local community. THE PROBLEM Powai Lake receives around half a ton of waste each day, consisting primarily of single-use plastics, metal cans, glass bottles, electronic waste, and even medical waste. This accumulation o...