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"Even though garbage is on the news, why is it still cloaked in a layer of anonymity? Why do we see what we want to see?"Today’s conversation is with Pinky Chandran. Pinky is an independent researcher, author and a community journalist. She tracks policy and legal developments on issues related to waste management. She is the founding member of the Solid Waste Management Roundtable and a Trustee at Hasiru Dala. She is also a Board Member of Seeking Modern Applications for Real Transformation, an NGO that runs Radio Mewat.Video version: https://youtu.be/DN91uZt8P-Y The key topics in today's episode:05:00 - Storm water drains impact on the environment10:00 - Waste management problems and solutions16:30 - Recycling incentives20:00 - Listening to the waste workers29:00 - Rinsing recyclables33:00 - India phasing out single-use plastics41:00 - What can we learn from Bangalore44:30 - Pushback from industries48:00 - The next steps for a greener future52:00 - What the Gov should be tracking58:00 - Poetr