Kochiites have started earning a few bucks by selling the garbage generated from their households, thanks to the Wealth out of Waste project which helps them in not only disposing off the garbage but also in getting a reasonable price for the waste.
Launched by Sree Sakthi Papers Ltd in association with the ITC Ltd and the Kochi Corporation, WoW project is expected to go a long way in waste disposal. The volunteers collect waste including newspapers, waste papers, plastic products like empty milk packets, bottles, empty toothpaste tubes and used tooth brushes, besides metallic waste.
The supervisor marks the house number, quantity and price in his ledger and makes the payment.