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As new connections are formed in a globalized world, the ancient connections of the human spirit to the rest of the elements is being severed. Humanity has removed itself from the natural cycle, polluting the air, water, and earth, and in turn polluting our own food, bodies, and minds. As the numbers of humans inhabiting the planet continues to rise, these problems are increased exponentially. We must take action to stem the flow of waste and pollutants into our environment. If we do not protect our planet and ourselves now, there may not be an environment left to save. We must find solutions to the problems faced by an ever increasing urban population, living in increasingly large urban areas. Mumbai, one of the largest of these new "mega-cities", is a perfect place to start.
There are several factors which make southern Mumbai the perfect place to hold such a massive experiment in urban rejuvenation.
Geography itself plays an important role. The southern tip of Mumbai is surrounded by water on three sides, the introduction of
outside waste is limited to the northern side, making it an easier area to perform a controlled experiment on. Southern Mumbai
is also a center for commerce and international trade, as well as home to many governmental and military installations, giving it a
large amount visibility. It is also home to many different architectural styles and is in many ways reflective of India's diversity.
Southern Mumbai also has its fair share of problems. An exploding population has strained the city's infrastructure to near its
limits. The Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation collects over 6000 tons of waste every day. Most of it is transported to landfill
sites on the edge of the city; however, by the year 2010 all of these will be full. The air in Mumbai is choked by smog 120 days a
year and noise levels are on average 30 decibels higher than World Health Organization acceptable norms. If the environment of
Mumbai can be significantly improved through simple, cost cutting methods, the system can be transferred to other burgeoning urban
areas.
How Will Clean Air Island Work?
Expected Results |
Anticipated Effects |
| Recycling of approximately 250 tons of wet waste close to source | Elimination of pollution from long distance transportation and burning of garbage Compost as a resource from waste |
| Introduction of approximately 500 pollution-free vehicles for untility and public transport purposes | reduction in vehicular pollution and commencement of a trend of clean air |
| Introduction of apporximately 2,00,000 plants in both public and private areas | Increase in oxygen levels and green space |
| Approximately 100 performances annually of environmental theatre in diverse venues | Increase in environmental awareness in the general population |
| Initiation of a series of paper-reuse, vermiculture and pollution workshops for individuals and businesses | Increase in environmental responsibility among all community members |
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