IndiGoReach – Environment

One of our initiatives at IndiGoReach is to undertake large-scale plantation and nurturing of trees. Our initiatives include planting native species to enhance local ecosystems and contribute towards mitigating climate change.

Programmes to enhance Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) technologies through the promotion of biogas units in rural homes help minimise dependence on forest wood, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Steps such as the introduction of solar lights and smokeless cookstoves minimise health hazards from conventional cooking practices and improve air quality within households.

In Himachal Pradesh, ~4,000 households have adopted technologies such as biogas units, smokeless chulhas, and solar lights for domestic use. The adoption of biogas technology has led to a 55.11% reduction in fuelwood consumption. Similarly, the use of improved cookstoves has resulted in a 52% decrease in traditional fuel use since the project inception in 2022.

Our programme in Odisha promotes ecological sustainability through land and water restoration practices, where farmers are provided with improved farming techniques. One of the features of this programme is the promotion of technologies such as Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), which capture essential data on precipitation, humidity, and wind speed within a 10 km radius. This data is translated into actionable insights for crop and livestock management, which is disseminated among the farmers in community meetings. This programme empowers ~3000 farmers with climate-resilient practices like plantation, intercropping, and improved crop management, while also recording actual rainfall for water resource measurement.

This initiative creates sustainable livelihoods by upcycling discarded aircraft seat covers and carpets into marketable products like bags and pouches. So far, 5,000 seat covers have been turned into 4,280 products, reducing landfill waste in Delhi while boosting artisan incomes.

Using the 4R strategy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover), the project aims to minimize the environmental impact of airport operations and set a new standard for sustainable waste management in aviation.

Indore Airport is now poised to embrace ‘Zero Waste’ practices through the 4R approach – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover. The new waste processing plant will process the airport’s daily waste of 750 kgs on-site, significantly reducing landfill dependency.

The Zero Waste Project features a cutting-edge Wet Waste Processing Unit that transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich compost. This compost will be utilised to enhance the airport's landscaping. Additionally, this state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF) meticulously sort dry waste into 10 distinct categories for recycling.

To foster a culture of sustainability, the project includes comprehensive waste segregation practices and public awareness campaigns to encourage responsible waste disposal among passengers and staff. Notably, the project is designed as a self-sustaining model. Income generated from compost and recycled materials will be utilised to fund the salaries of dedicated green workers from the third year onwards, ensuring the project's long-term viability.