Zero waste Kozhikode to be launched on November 1

KOZHIKODE: The much-publicised Zero Waste Kozhikode project will be launched on November 1, in a decision taken at a meeting chaired by district collector UV Jose. Second phase of the project to convert the district to zero waste has reportedly been completed. “During the first phase, the government offices were targeted and through various selected wings we implemented zero waste management projects in these institutions. Project clinics were introduced in every panchayat and 12 block panchayats were allotted super Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and mini MRF was installed in 70 grama panchayats. MRF has already been prepared for seven municipalities and corporation. A total of Rs 70.43 crore has been spent for the project,” Jose said.