PLASTIC & SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Problem Statement 1:
How can we design practical and affordable solutions to reduce the use of single-use plastics in everyday life, especially in households, schools, markets, and public spaces?
Focus: Reducing plastic consumption at the source through behaviour change, alternatives, and accessible design.
Problem Statement 2:
Design an inclusive and scalable plastic waste segregation and collection system that can be easily adopted by households and communities, including those with limited resources or mobility constraints.
Focus: Improving segregation and recovery of plastic waste while enabling participation across diverse communities.
Problem Statement 3:
Create a solution that strengthens the plastic waste recycling ecosystem by improving traceability, efficiency, or livelihoods of waste workers involved in collection and recycling.
Focus: Enhancing circularity and social inclusion within the plastic waste value chain.
AIR POLLUTION & PUBLIC HEALTH
Problem Statement 1:
How can we develop low-cost, easy-to-use air quality monitoring solutions that help communities, schools, or local authorities understand and respond to harmful air pollution levels?
Focus: Increasing awareness and access to air quality data for informed decision-making and public health protection.
Problem Statement 2:
Design an intervention that reduces air pollution from common urban sources such as traffic, construction activities, small industries, or household fuel use.
Focus: Practical mitigation strategies targeting everyday pollution sources in Indian cities and towns.
Problem Statement 3:
Create a community-centred or behaviour-driven solution that encourages individuals and institutions to adopt practices that reduce air pollution exposure and health risks.
Focus: Behaviour change and preventive action to improve respiratory health and quality of life.