Research & Consultancy
The research project is being carried out in the Vembanad Kol wetland of Kerala. It is a multidisciplinary idea involving economics, governance and institutional approach to promote sustainable livelihood by utilizing Water hyacinth. The study focuses on rural empowerment through the Kudumbasree mission in Kerala for the development of Green Entrepreneurship.
The DPR for the management of the legacy waste in Ladakh was evaluated critically, and major observations/remarks were mentioned for further improvement of the DPR. The recommendations were accepted well by the district administration.
The project aims to undertake a socio-economic survey of Asia’s largest BioCNG plant in Indore as a template project for other BioCNG plants. The study aims to descend the benefits that the communities derive from EverEnviro Indore services and undertake stakeholder engagement exercises of key parties involved in the coordination of the backward and forward linkages of waste and BioCNG in the supply chain.
ICWMR, TERI was appointed as the Independent Consultant to monitor the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of municipal solid waste in five zones of MCD. The 18-month project, that commenced in January 2024, involves daily monitoring of the activities of the concessionaire and suggesting recommendations for improvement.
The study was an industry-academic collaborative research conducted by Bisleri International Pvt. Limited (BIPL) and ICWMR, TERI SAS. It presented policy, regulatory, and legal aspects of water credits and trading, and explained the methodology for estimating watershed impact-based water footprints. Two production units were studied, and footprint estimations were made for the bottling industry for the first time.
The report was released by Mr Ramesh Chauhan, Chairman, BIPL in Mumbai on 8th May 2024. To read the complete report, write to us at manager.icwmr@terisas.ac.in
The project aimed to conduct an assessment of the social, environmental, and economic impact of a CSR project for SBI Cards and Payment Pvt Limited - 'Innovative Mechanisms for Managing Plastic Waste'. The CSR project involved sourcing segregated plastic waste and converting it into value-added recycled products (at the recycling facility) for closing the loop from waste generation to consumption.
The study assessed the impact of the project and the perception of stakeholders and appraised the financial components of the project. The derived parameters were evaluated using the OECD-DAC framework criteria.
The project aimed to conduct waste and water audits for the Zomato Facilities in Gurugram and Kolkata. Gathering data on waste generation and water consumption resulting from business activities was a key requirement of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR).
As part of the audit, the team studied the existing practices concerning waste and water at Zomato's facilities, monitored waste generation and water consumption patterns, verified compliance, and offered recommendations for improvement. Additionally, Standard Operating Procedures were developed to measure and minimize waste generation and water consumption. Employees were also trained on these SOPs to ensure efficient documentation of environment-related data.
The project aimed to identify gaps within the plastic waste management domain at various levels. To pinpoint skill gaps, surveys were conducted with waste collectors, and interviews and interactions were held with scrap/waste dealers and recyclers. Additionally, stakeholder consultations were conducted.
The project also developed qualifications (training modules) to address the identified skill gaps encountered during the supplier chain of plastic waste. The incorporation of such skills would prove beneficial for waste management personnel, including Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Entrepreneurs, Plastic Recycling Technicians, and Plastic Recycling Entrepreneurs.
