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What happens to piles of waste that is growing exponentially over an endless period of time? Dhaka Courier sought out a locally originated company which has redefined the term ‘waste’ and turned it into a commodity for economic, environmental and social benefit.

When Waste Is a Resource

Let’s stop for a moment to think of two of the main socio-economic issues that has gripped every corner of the world today. They cause wars, economic crashes, natural disasters and pollution. The two words are: Resources and Pollutants. A country would not survive a single day without power. Till now, power has been synonymous with coal, oil, and gas, followed by their conversion to electricity. On the other hand, the more we use power, the more we develop.

But simultaneously, we pollute the environment, we cause global warming, we flood lands, and cause air, water and many more different forms of pollution and natural catastrophes, which would ultimately harm mankind. As the cycle continues, a single company, in a single developing country has found the solution by balancing the need for economic development tied to management of waste. They believed they could turn ‘waste’ into a ‘resource’, and a decade later, they are recognized not only within the country, but also internationally for their undeniable achievements and their contribution to the environment.

Who, When & How?

With the idea of converting waste into resource, Waste Concern has been tackling the problem of waste and environment in Bangladesh since the year 1995. By developing a network of decentralized composting plants which are adapted to the local Bangladeshi, they stand for effectively reducing the burden of waste, reduce environmental pollution, and create jobs for thousands of urban poor by converting waste into a resource.