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Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 12th May will feature a presentation by Clinton Vaz on the different approaches to waste management in Goa Based in Benaulim in South Goa, Clinton's part time interest in the environment led him to work on different issues ranging from river pollution, environment awareness, environment protection and waste management. In 2003 he visited Sweden to do a study on waste management. A mechanical engineer by profession; he quit his job to devote more time to his interests in environment and waste management. In 2005, he was appointed as a consultant in waste management for the Corporation of the City of Panaji where he offers his services till date. In his free time, he conducts waste management workshops or manages his two e-groups based on Goa's wildlife and environment. In the discussion on different approaches to waste management Clinton will address the waste problems in Goa with a description of the current issues such as quantities generated, management problems, the dumping syndrome and the increase of unorganized landfill sites. He will also address the present disposal options & their limitations such as incineration, unsanitary land filling, composting of mixed waste, closed vessel composting and segregation at source. He will highlight the The Three R's in tackling waste (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and the Polluter Pays Principle with examples from Goa. Besides he will also provide information on segregation of mixed waste, recycling options, recyclers and refund values offered in Goa. In the session he will also cover approaches such as composting and vermicomposting, the methods, difficulties, precautions and the details of setting up a compost station. The Balcao discussion will cover the role of the Village Panchayats, Municipal Councils, educational institutions, NGO's & service clubs in promoting these different approaches to Waste Management. The discussion will also evolve an agenda for action by citizens to implement these different approaches to waste management in homes, housing societys and the neighbourhood at large. Friday Balcao will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11 Liberty Apartments Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public. We invite you to attend the Friday Balcao event but if you cannot attend, then please send your views and action plan suggestions by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] best wishes, Roland Martins ================================================== GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org -------------------------------------------------- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy ================================================== -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.6/337 - Release Date: 5/11/2006 _____________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. Goanet mailing list ([email protected])
