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About Campaign

The '25-Tonne Plastic' campaign' (25,000 kgs of plastic) is a part of the ongoing 'Say NO to Plastic' initiative.

This campaign was launched by BSG Chairperson Mr Vishesh Gupta on July 28, 2023, in the 15th BSG for SDG meeting in Delhi.

This campaign aims to make a positive impact on our environment by addressing the issue of plastic pollution through urging the members of the community to adopt ‘Sustainable Human Behaviour’.

Through this campaign, we can safeguard our precious planet Earth from the detrimental impacts of plastic pollution by working together as a community. This effort is essential not only for our personal well-being but also to secure a healthier environment for generations to come.

This campaign includes five steps, also known as the SE-WA-DE-CO-RE steps:

STEP 1
Segregating
SEgregating

the plastic waste responsibly at home by BSG members (at least 1kg by each participant).

STEP 2
Washing
WAshing

the plastic waste at home by BSG members (only in case any soiled plastic needs cleaning).

STEP 3
Deposting
DEpositing

plastic to the collection centre by BSG members.

STEP 4
Collection
COllecting

clean plastic waste by recycling vans.
 

STEP 5
Recycling
REcycling

25,000 kilograms of plastic waste at recycling centres.
 

To take part in this campaign, every BSG district in Delhi-NCR is encouraged to designate a District Plastic Coordinator (DPC).

Campaign Timelines

Campaign timelines

Overall Timeline: August 1 to October 9, 2023

Between August 1 and October 1, 2023:
  1. Focus will be on the SE-WA steps, that is, SEgregating and WAshing (wherever required) the plastic at one’s own home. 
  2. Until October 1, 2023, everyone will be keeping the collected plastic in their respective homes.
On October 2, 2023: 
  1. On this day, all participants will be DEpositing all the collected plastic at the district collection address.
  2. The collection center address will be available in the BSG for SDG mobile app. 
Between October 3 to October 9, 2023:
  1. Focus is on CO-RE steps (COllection and REcycling). 
  2. The recycling van will arrive at the collection center to collect the plastic and facilitate its onward journey for recycling.

About District Plastic Coordinator (DPC)

  1. This DPC is the central point of contact for BSG Headquarters across all districts of Delhi-NCR for the smooth coordination of 25-Tonne Plastic campaign.
  2. The DPC can be any BSG member (YL/SD/YD/MD/WD) of the district.
  3. The DPC must ensure they have downloaded the ‘BSG for SDG’ mobile app on their phone and have created an account in the app as a BSG member.
  4. The DPC will get a certificate from BSG for taking lead in fighting the menace of plastic pollution in society by encouraging others to segregate their plastic waste at home, coordinating for collection of plastic waste, and sending the plastic waste for recycling from their district.
  5. The DPC who uploads the maximum quantity of plastic waste on the ‘BSG for SDG’ mobile app will lead their district to win the ‘Say NO to Plastic’ Championship Award!
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Role of DPC

Role Oof DCP
1. Providing a collection address 
  • DPC will provide a collection address in the BSG for SDG mobile app.
  • This could either be the DPC's personal address or any suitable location within the district’s geography.
  • This address will serve as the point of collection for the recycling van. 
  • The plastic will be deposited by all participants at this address on October 2, 2023.
2. Adding details in the BSG for SDG mobile app:
  • On 2nd October, once all the plastic has been collected at the collection address, DPC will add following details in the BSG for SDG mobile app:
  • Total weight of the plastic that has been collected (in kg).
  • Total number of individuals who have contributed to the collection campaign in that district (can include count of individuals from society too)
  • Pics / Videos of the plastic collected at the collection address.

3. Coordinating with BSG Headquarters:
  • The details entered by DPC in the app This information will prompt the dispatch of the collection van to the address between October 3 and October 9, 2023.
4. Update the app once the plastic has been collected:
  • On the day that the van comes for collection, DPC will ensure that:
  • The collection van weighs the plastic that is being handed over to them.
  • Click pictures / record video and upload on the app.
  • Update the status of collection on the app from pending to collected.

Download 'BSG for SDG' Mobile App to participate in the campaign

  • The 'BSG for SDG' mobile app is a one-stop shop on all things related to the SDGs. Through the app, one can learn more about the SDGs in a fun, easy-to-read manner, contribute to the SDGs by making a pledge, by uploading one's actions on the SDGs, and empower and inspire many others to act on the SDGs. Download the 'BSG for SDG' app now to create a sustainable new age.  
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FAQs

Q1. Who can participate in this campaign?

A. The campaign is open to anyone willing to contribute. This includes both BSG members and non-members living in Delhi-NCR.

Q2. What is meant by the segregation of plastic?

A. Segregation of plastic involves the process of separating plastic from any other waste items and storing this waste plastic separately to send it for recycling.

Q3. What kind of plastic can be sent for recycling through this campaign?

A. Any kind of plastic can be sent for recycling, excluding e-waste and glass materials. For example (including but not limited to):
  • Plastic beverage bottles
  • Plastic food containers
  • Plastic salad dressing bottles
  • Plastic milk jugs/packets (not tetra packs)
  • Plastic shampoo bottles/packets
  • Plastic lotion bottles
  • Plastic detergent containers/packets
  • Plastic masala, dal, sauce packets
  • Plastic biscuit and other confectionary wrappers
  • Plastic bags
  • Plastic food wraps
  • Plastic straws
  • Plastic cutlery: Single-use plastic forks, knives, spoon, cups etc
  • Plastic packaging of products

Q4. Is washing necessary for all types of plastic?

A. Washing is not a requirement for every type of plastic. Only plastics that are soiled, like shampoo/ conditioner/ moisturizer bottles/packets, sauces/ cooking oil/ lotion bottles/packets, and milk packets, need to be washed or cleaned.

Q5. What is the timeframe for the campaign?

A. Segregation of plastic at home will be till October 1, 2023.
Deposting plastic at the collection center will be on October 2, 2023.
Collection of plastic by recycling vans will be between October 3 to October 9, 2023.

Q6. Where should the plastic be stored?

A. Plastic should be collected in one’s own homes until October 1, 2023.

Q7. When should the plastic be deposited?

A. All plastic from one’s home can be deposited at the district's designated collection address on October 2, 2023.

Q8. How will the recycling vans be informed about plastic collection?

A. Based on the address and quantity of plastic entered by the DPC in the BSG for SDG mobile app, the BSG Headquarters will plan the route map of the recycling vans to cover all districts within the same geography. This will also ensure optimum utilization of fuel. The date on which the van will arrive at each collection center will be informed by BSG Headquarters to the DPC at least 1 day prior to the collection.

Q9. Can any other BSG member who is not a designated DPC enter the quantity of plastic in the app?

A. No, access to the app's data entry page will be provided exclusively to the DPC of each district.

Q10. Is appointing a DPC necessary?

A. Yes, appointing a DPC is essential as they will be responsible for overseeing plastic collection in the district, managing the app, and being the central point of contact for BSG Headquarters to ensure the smooth collection of the plastic by recycling vans.