THE PROBLEM WE FOCUS

THE HOUSING DILEMA

The Issue at Hand: Disposable Living

Housing companies, including student hostels and shared living spaces, often opt for convenience and short-term savings. When it's time for a new tenant to move in, the standard practice is to place the used kitchen and bedroom articles outside home or in the common path. Sometimes these articles are pickedup, but in most cases the unattended articles end directly to the garbarge. This cycle repeats with each change in occupancy. The pictures you see shows the actual situation taken from the garbage station of a student hostel after semester end.

The Environmental Toll: A Shocking Reality

This disposable approach to living has alarming environmental consequences:

  1. Waste Generation: Each year, tons of used but perfectly functional home articles end up in landfills. This is a direct contributor to the ever-increasing waste problem in our communities.
  2. Resource Depletion: The production of new articles consumes valuable resources, including energy, water, and raw materials. This not only depletes our planet's resources but also contributes to pollution and habitat destruction.
  3. Carbon Footprint: The transportation of new articles to housing spaces generates a significant carbon footprint. This includes manufacturing, shipping, and disposal-related emissions.
  4. Financial Burden: Housing companies spend substantial amounts of money on purchasing new articles repeatedly. These expenses eventually translate to higher rent and fees for tenants.

OUR SOLUTION: SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH CIRCULAR ECONOMY

What happens to the donated articles?

  • Donation Bundle

    Donated items are quality-checked and, if approved, passed on in a Donation Bundle at no cost to the next person. This reduces waste, supports a circular economy, and fights the throwaway culture.

  • Donation to Charities

    We partner with NGOs to donate items for disaster relief and those in need, extending the impact of our Donation Bundles to environment and vulnerable communities in times of crisis.

  • Upcycling

    Some articles may be creatively upcycled into new, unique products, giving them a fresh lease of life while reducing the need for new raw materials. For example a pan can be made clock by an artist.

  • Sustainable Disposal

    In cases where an article cannot be refurbished, donated, or recycled, we ensure it is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner to minimize its impact on landfills.