No Stage, No Speeches, Just ‘Dirt to Delight’

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When Almitra Patel’s red car drove into our gated community, she and Myriam Shankar Kraftt did more than grace the opening of our compost mill: they quietly stirred our community into action. Their presence meant more than words on a page can carry.

Almitra is 90. Her 20-year fight in the Supreme Court gave India the solid waste management rules we follow today. Myriam is the founder of EcoGram and of the Solid Waste Management Round Table (SWMRT), and has spent years helping communities across Bangalore manage their waste.

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Can the residue from 24-hour ‘composters’ be used as carbon content instead of dry leaves or cocopeat? The answer is NO!

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Given the overwhelming scientific evidence highlighting the harmful effects of the so-called 24-hour ‘composters,’ some discerning volunteers in apartment complexes have successfully prevented these machines from being installed or have educated their communities about the dangers of using those already installed by their builders. Unfortunately, those who fail to research thoroughly and are swayed by the slick marketing tactics of the machine-makers continue to fall prey to this menace. This isn’t a new problem.

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