Bhubaneswar, 17 February 2024 – In a significant move towards sustainable urban development, Dr. Andrew Fleming, the British Deputy High Commissioner for East and Northeast India, launched the pilot version of the innovative Recycle Pay App. The app is developed by Ceiba Green Solutions, a startup incubated at the Atal Incubation Centre, Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation in Bhubaneswar.
The pilot launch event, attended by key officials including Dr. Nihar Ranjan Sahoo of the Odisha State Pollution Control Board and representatives from Startup Odisha, marked a crucial step in addressing waste management challenges. The Recycle Pay App aims to contribute to the ‘Waste to Wealth’ mission by encouraging responsible waste disposal and recycling.
About Ceiba Green Solutions:
Ceiba Green Solutions, the startup behind the Recycle Pay App, is incubated at the Atal Incubation Centre, reflecting a commitment to fostering innovation in waste management. Founded with a mission to contribute to a circular economy, Ceiba Green Solutions aligns with global sustainability goals.
Key Remarks by Dr. Andrew Fleming:
Dr. Fleming emphasized the importance of waste management and smart urbanization in the India-UK Roadmap 2030. The collaboration aims to support smart and sustainable cities, particularly in areas like Bhubaneswar. The Recycle Pay App is positioned as a significant step toward effective waste treatment, recycling, and the promotion of circular economy principles.
The Recycle Pay App aligns with the Waste to Wealth mission, focusing on identifying, developing, and deploying technologies for waste treatment and resource extraction. Through innovative approaches like the Recycle Pay App, the initiative seeks to promote climate action, disaster risk reduction, and the development of a circular economy.
Conclusion:
The launch event was not just a platform to introduce the Recycle Pay App but also included a workshop providing training on the app’s functionalities and explaining the circular economy business model. As part of broader efforts to strengthen UK-India partnerships, this initiative contributes to sustainable development, aligning with global goals for a cleaner and more environmentally conscious future.
The Recycle Pay App pilot launch signifies a collaborative effort between the UK and India in addressing crucial challenges related to waste management and fostering innovations that contribute to a circular and sustainable economy.
