In case you are wondering, the above picture is the Bhalswa Landfill of Delhi. Looks gigantic right? It is, spread across 70 acres (big enough to accommodate Wankhade Stadium, your Fav football teams ground, a basketball court, a hockey stadium and would still have enough area to open a college building) & touching a height of 65 metres (just 8 meter short of Qutab Minar) in 2019. That’s the outcome of the ongoing throwaway culture. This is a result of society’s move towards short lived or disposable items available at a lower cost rather than looking for durable items. Indian middle class households had been infamous for their approach towards buying long lived products & repair or what we call “jugaad” culture. But the last decade has witnessed a change in this with younger generations shifting to a more disposable life style, seeking cheaper alternatives rather than looking for quality and life longing products. And it’s not just about price; it’s about the social sta...
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