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What environmental issue does Phool.co primarily address?
What environmental issue does Phool.co primarily address?
- Air pollution from industrial emissions
- Soil erosion from unsustainable farming practices
- Deforestation due to agricultural expansion
- Water pollution from discarded temple flowers (correct)
What is 'flowercycling®' technology, as developed by Phool.co?
What is 'flowercycling®' technology, as developed by Phool.co?
- A technique for preserving flowers for religious ceremonies
- A method for cultivating rare flower species for medicinal purposes
- A process for transforming flower waste into eco-friendly products (correct)
- A system for tracking the transportation of flowers from farms to temples
Which of the following is NOT a product made by Phool.co from flower waste?
Which of the following is NOT a product made by Phool.co from flower waste?
- Plastic bottles (correct)
- Biodegradable packaging
- Incense sticks
- Compost
How does Phool.co contribute to social good, beyond environmental conservation?
How does Phool.co contribute to social good, beyond environmental conservation?
Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) does Phool.co's work directly support by cleaning rivers?
Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) does Phool.co's work directly support by cleaning rivers?
Which recognition did Ankit Agarwal receive for his work with Phool.co?
Which recognition did Ankit Agarwal receive for his work with Phool.co?
What is the primary source of the flower waste that Phool.co collects?
What is the primary source of the flower waste that Phool.co collects?
In addition to reducing water pollution and empowering women, what other environmental benefit does Phool.co provide?
In addition to reducing water pollution and empowering women, what other environmental benefit does Phool.co provide?
Phool.co's flowercycling technology best exemplifies which type of economic model?
Phool.co's flowercycling technology best exemplifies which type of economic model?
What is a key challenge Phool.co likely faces in scaling its operations to other regions?
What is a key challenge Phool.co likely faces in scaling its operations to other regions?
Flashcards
Flowercycling®
Flowercycling®
A technology developed by Phool.co to upcycle flower waste into eco-friendly products.
Ankit Agarwal
Ankit Agarwal
The founder of Phool.co, who developed flowercycling® technology to combat river pollution and social inequality.
Temple flowers
Temple flowers
Millions of these are discarded in rivers like the Ganges, causing pollution and harming public health.
River pollution in India
River pollution in India
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Upcycled products
Upcycled products
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SDG 6 and SDG 11
SDG 6 and SDG 11
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Marginalized women
Marginalized women
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Upcycling
Upcycling
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Study Notes
- Phool.co addresses the issue of temple flower waste polluting Indian rivers like the Ganges.
- Discarded flowers contaminate water with pesticides and chemicals, harming the environment and public health.
- Phool.co was founded by Ankit Agarwal.
- The company utilizes 'flowercycling®’ technology.
- The tech upcycles flower waste into eco-friendly products.
- Phool.co combats pollution and social inequality.
A Vision for Change
- Agarwal witnessed temple flowers polluting the Ganges and sought a solution.
- The project cleans rivers.
- The project also empowers marginalized women.
- Agarwal received the UN Young Leader for Sustainable Development Goals Award for his innovation.
- He also received honors from Acumen, Echoing Green, and the Asia Society.
Sustainable Innovation
- Phool.co collects flower waste from temples and farms.
- The waste is transformed into incense sticks, compost, biodegradable packaging, and Styrofoam alternatives.
- Phool.co reduces plastic waste and creates jobs.
- The company promotes sustainable cities (SDG 11) and clean water (SDG 6).
- Phool.co demonstrates that environmental and social impact can be achieved simultaneously.
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