NBM Media: Need for Technology Adoption & Reforms for C&D Waste Utilisation

S.A. Faridi, Managing Editor, NBM Media, highlights the slow progress in C&D waste utilization, stressing the need for technological adoption, tax incentives, and better coordination between the industry and government to enhance the use of recycled materials.

We've been discussing C&D (Construction and Demolition) waste utilization for the past 15-20 years, but progress on the ground is still lacking. While there's a lot of energy and enthusiasm in the country to address this issue, it hasn’t yet translated into real, widespread action. For example, while we can designate a single collection point for C&D waste, the reality is that much of this waste is generated from small-scale repairs and demolitions. Often, people pay a small fee to have the waste dumped anywhere, rather than taking it to the designated site. To truly create an ecosystem where C&D waste is utilized, we need to establish designated spaces close to residential areas.