The NGO has had experience of over two years in its services. During this period, it had completed a project called “Feasibility Study On Community Based Solid Waste Management” in Dharan Municipality, Nepal from July 2002 to January 2003, funded by USAID, Delhi, India. The prime objective of the study was to conceive a strategy for the Community Base Solid Waste Management. The project is one of notable efforts. The report emphasized on the private-public participation for solid waste management based on Waste Reduction Approach and recommended to initiate a pilot programme.

With its aims to capacity building of the people at project area, the study team together with Dharan Municipality organized two workshops: one prior to commencing the study and another after the completion of the Draft Final Report. Moreover, it was also targeted to float the outcomes from the study on community based solid waste management project.

The last workshop was chaired by the former Mayor Mr. Manoj Kumar Meyangbo of Dharan Municipality and participated by the representatives of various local NGOs/ CBOs and individuals. Altogether 55 participants attended the workshop. The participants comprised of representatives from different organizations such as business houses, I/NGOs/ CBOs, women groups, and individuals. During the session a live interaction was on the floor with grand enthusiasm of the participants on the findings of the study. The study was carried out by ZWN and NSET Nepal.

Awareness Raising & Information

The achievements are discussed herewith:

Since it's establishment the organization has been carrying out programme of paper presentation on zero waste concept to enhance the level of awareness of the people on waste reduction in association with other organizations that are:

Shriti Sewa Samaj

On July 2000, one-day live interaction programme was conducted with 84 students of computer literacy programme conducted by Shriti Sewa Samaj Lazimpat. At the open discussion, the participants expressed their view that almost all types of waste can be management by separating for composting and by the category of waste. But it was not be possible if the commitment of people do not strong and do not join hands. Interestingly, most of the participants indicated their interest to follow the concept from their own house first, and gradually spreading it to the neighbours.

During the session, some participants also lead the session deliberating the message to the Kathmandu People that, if every people start the concept right from their house the problem will not be faced longer.

The Explore Nepal

On May 2001, ZWN delivered an interaction programme on Zero Waste concept. The programme was organized in association with the Explore Nepal, (P) Ltd. with the participation of almost 50 representations including the Mayor of KTM and others from various organizations such as WIPCO, Martin Chautari, the Explore Nepal, journalists etc. The President of ZWN and the Explore Nepal jointly chaired the event. The Mayor of Kathmandu Municipality appreciated the concept and delivered message to people to follow. He also added that such concept will help not only to improve the overall environmental condition of Kathmandu but other urban areas too, and it will also help to save the nation’s expenditures on solid waste management. National level newspaper the Kathmandu Post subsequently provided wide coverage of the event.

Tribeni Youth Club

On June 2002, ZWN organized a live interaction programme at Bhadrabas VDC in north east of Kathmandu. The programme was on the floor in association with a local club named Tribeni Youth Club on the request by the patron of the club Achutananda Bhandari. Almost 35 participants including local school teachers, social workers, housewives, students businessmen and other enthusiastic youths participated in the programme.



The program began with a paper presentation on Zero Waste concept followed by several questions raised by the participants on the solid waste issues. The programme was an excellent event and participants were satisfied with the concept that this concept is practical and can be followed. A resolution was also made to apply the concept at all houses of the VDC. The participants realized the importance of the issues. The club is declared a Focal point to disseminate the concept and massive participation.

Rotary Club of Mt. Everest

On the request of Rotary Club of Mt. Everest Kathmandu, a paper on Zero Waste concept was presented by the president of ZWN at Greenwhitch Village Hotel. About 20 members of the Club participated in the programme. It was one of the most precious events where certain commitments were made by the participants towards mobilizing other Rotary clubs in Patan to initiate a pilot program.

Banganga Samaj Sudhar Samittee

An interaction programme in association with Banganga Society Improvement Committee of Chandani Tole, Naya Baneshwor was organized at Ratna Rajya School with initiative of a focal point of ZWN named ITECO Nepal. The programme was participated by 35 participants with a great zeal towards the concept to be followed. During the session, issues on the waste management was raised and the deteriorating human behaviour and civic sense was realized. Most of the participants indicated their interest to join hands with ZWN to apply the concept practically.

ToT Programme with Member Organizations

ZWN has taken an initiative to nominate certain local organizations interested to carry its mission as its focal points. The initial focal points are the member organizations who take initiatives to organize an interactive training programme. Several programmes on the Zero Waste concept were organized with the staff of its member organizations at their offices. These offices are ITECO Nepal, Technical Interface, Nepal Consult, BDA Nepal, and MULTI Disciplinary Consultants. The aim of the ToT programs were to orient them on the concept and objectives, so that the participants will become capable to disseminate the concept independently and help to fulfill the ZWN’s objectives.

The nominated focal persons in the focal points are:

Rotary Club of Kathmandu Mid Town

On April 2002 with the initiative of Rotary Club of Kathmandu Mid Town, an interaction programme on the possibility of Waste reduction through Zero Waste concept was held at Hotel Sherpa. The programme was participated by 25 members of the club including a most successful business man and former member of parliament Mr. Roop Jyoti.

Lions Club of Kathmandu

On April 2002, the Lions Club of Kathmandu invited the ZWN president Mr. Badan Lal Nyachhyon to deliver the message for reduction of the waste through Zero Waste concept. The programme was held at Hotel Shangrilla. The event was on the floor with almost 100 participants representing various sectors of the club.

Rotary Club of Kathmandu (West)

On May 2002, the concept on zero waste was discussed with the members of Rotary Club of Kathmandu (West) at Grand Hotel. During the session, issues on the possibility of the reduction of waste through application of zero waste concept were raised, and realized it as a practical concept. Most of the participants determined to follow it starting from their homes.

SOPHEN

On the 5th June 2002, on the auspicious occasion of the World Environment Day, a paper on Zero Waste concept was presented by the president of ZWN. About 150 participants took part in the programme and raised several issues addressing the concept.

Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj

On February 2002, an interaction programme was organized in initiative of Dr. Nhuchhe Tuladhar to discuss the possibility of application of Zero waste concept in the management of Hospital waste.

Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj

On April 2002, an interaction programme was organized in initiative of Dr. Nhuchhe Tuladhar to discuss the possibility of application of Zero waste concept in the management of Hospital waste.

Lother, Hetauda

On May 2002, an interaction programme was organized with selected person’s for the possibility of reduction of waste through application of zero waste concept.

Biratnagar

On 11th June 2003, an interaction programme with selected persons with SILTES - BMC, in Biratnagar on zero waste concept.

Kathmandu

On 15th June 2003, an interaction programme with selected persons with SILTES - BMC on zero waste concepts.