{"id":18602,"date":"2023-08-11T13:26:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T08:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=18602"},"modified":"2023-08-11T13:26:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T08:26:17","slug":"lwmcs-milestone-21-million-tonnes-of-waste-removed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/lwmcs-milestone-21-million-tonnes-of-waste-removed\/","title":{"rendered":"LWMC&#8217;s Milestone: 21 million Tonnes of Waste Removed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) proudly announced a significant achievement in its ongoing mission to clean up the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Since its establishment in 2010, the LWMC claims to have successfully removed a staggering 21 million tonnes of waste from Lahore and its surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>During a recent visit to the LWMC&#8217;s landfill site, Umar Chaudhry, the in-charge of the site, shared insights into the company&#8217;s commendable efforts.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/construction-work-begins-at-lwmcs-new-building\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ub0ad8c52c85f7d801788f69129e729e1\"><style> .ub0ad8c52c85f7d801788f69129e729e1 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .ub0ad8c52c85f7d801788f69129e729e1:active, .ub0ad8c52c85f7d801788f69129e729e1:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ub0ad8c52c85f7d801788f69129e729e1 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ub0ad8c52c85f7d801788f69129e729e1 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ub0ad8c52c85f7d801788f69129e729e1 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ub0ad8c52c85f7d801788f69129e729e1:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Construction Work Begins at LWMC\u2019s New Building<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Chaudhry revealed that the LWMC&#8217;s dedicated workforce, consisting of around 15,000 staff members and 1,400 vehicles operating in three shifts, efficiently collects 5,000 to 6,000 tonnes of waste daily.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, during the recent Eid ul Azha celebrations, the company collected 60,000 tonnes of garbage in a major waste collection operation.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the company&#8217;s commitment to sustainable practices, Chaudhry emphasized that approximately 40 to 60 percent of green or organic waste is meticulously segregated from the total collected garbage.<\/p>\n<p>This waste is then recycled or managed through environmentally friendly methods such as soil capping and plantation on the landfill site.<\/p>\n<p>LWMC&#8217;s landfill site is equipped with a compost production plant with a capacity of 1,000 tonnes, producing a compost named &#8220;Balia.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/international-labour-organization-delegation-visits-lwmc-for-operational-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ueafa125d53d3e93be80e9e232acc35b9\"><style> .ueafa125d53d3e93be80e9e232acc35b9 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .ueafa125d53d3e93be80e9e232acc35b9:active, .ueafa125d53d3e93be80e9e232acc35b9:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ueafa125d53d3e93be80e9e232acc35b9 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ueafa125d53d3e93be80e9e232acc35b9 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ueafa125d53d3e93be80e9e232acc35b9 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ueafa125d53d3e93be80e9e232acc35b9:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">International Labour Organization Delegation Visits LWMC for Operational Review<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>This compost, packaged in 5-20 kg packaging, is available for purchase at Rs8 per kg, providing an affordable and eco-friendly option for consumers.<\/p>\n<p>The compost is also sold in bulk, with prices set at Rs14 per kg in packaging and Rs8 per kg in open bulk.<\/p>\n<p>Encouraging innovation and collaboration, Chaudhry urged young entrepreneurs to explore inventive waste recycling solutions.<\/p>\n<p>He also extended an invitation for entrepreneurs to collaborate with LWMC and contribute to the creation of recycled products.<\/p>\n<p>The LWMC&#8217;s efforts extend beyond waste collection, encompassing waste-to-energy projects and collaborations with renowned institutions.<\/p>\n<p>The company has also partnered with Harvard University and LUMS to research waste management solutions, aiming to enhance its practices through cutting-edge knowledge.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/interim-minister-directs-lwmc-to-turn-lahore-garbage-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u946e68435e775156ac60bb40b1724ea4\"><style> .u946e68435e775156ac60bb40b1724ea4 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u946e68435e775156ac60bb40b1724ea4:active, .u946e68435e775156ac60bb40b1724ea4:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u946e68435e775156ac60bb40b1724ea4 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u946e68435e775156ac60bb40b1724ea4 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u946e68435e775156ac60bb40b1724ea4 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u946e68435e775156ac60bb40b1724ea4:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Interim Minister Directs LWMC to Turn Lahore Garbage-Free<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Babar Sahibdin, CEO of LWMC, emphasized the company&#8217;s commitment to innovation.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborating with universities, LWMC is developing smart dumpsters or bins equipped with technology to gauge waste levels and odors, enabling efficient waste collection.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the company is exploring the possibility of generating jet fuel and petrochemical products from waste, with a feasibility study underway for 50MW energy production through 3,000 tonnes of waste in partnership with the Punjab Power Development Company.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: DAWN<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) proudly announced a significant achievement in its ongoing mission to clean up the environment. 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