A voluntary organization, Bidyanondo Foundation, has introduced another unique idea "Rickshaw Bin" aiming to save Dhaka from non-biodegradable plastic waste.
The organization shared a post from its verified Facebook page on Tuesday in this regard.
“In order to maintain cleanliness in Dhaka City, 6,000 garbage bins were placed at a certain distance along the sidewalks on the main roads. But within a year of installation, these bins kept disappearing,” says the post.
“Even if you don't find a bin on the sidewalk, you will find numerous rickshaws in the streets. How about a plastic collection bin that can be placed on the back of a rickshaw?”
The post also reads that this aesthetically designed recycle bin will collect non-biodegradable plastic, paper and polythene waste. At the end of the day, the rickshaw puller himself will get some support from the plastic sales. And the city will also be free of plastic waste.
Earlier in December 2022, Bidyanondo Foundation made a 38-foot long and 14-foot wide monster from plastic waste in Cox's Bazar, illustrating how plastic pollution has reached such an alarming level.
Rickshaw Bin Facebook/BidyanondoBidyanondo Foundation has been awarded the Ekushey Padak this year for their contribution in social welfare.
For years, Bidyanondo Foundation has been working restlessly for the underprivileged and socially ignored groups across the country. It has been helping people in need with different materials.
