Indian companies are all set to execute a mission to prevent food wastage and inculcate in practices that promote sustainability. The detrimental impact of food wastage in and around workplaces is one of the major contributors to the increase in carbon emissions. The IT sector in India, is now upgrading its ways of functioning by introducing green ways and systems to foster better practices.
Leading IT firms like Infosys, Capgemini and Flipkart are adopting ways that will change conventional operational methods and inculcate an approach that develops the future of Indian workplaces and gives them a chance to be a part of a responsible nation that explores essential sustainable practices. To encourage mindful consumption of food, these companies are taking help of AI and food apps to predict the targeted needs of the company. The apps effectively help them control portion needs based on the real time and encourages the companies to invest in biogas plants, follow sources of energy that are renewable and implement in-house organic waste converters (OWCs) and vermicompost pits.
A brilliant combination of technology and ideas have helped push individuals to not only follow ethically sustainable practices but also to amplify awareness regarding the same around the world. The applications convey their message through the daily weight of waste generated by the company and how it should cater to the problem. It proposes solutions as well as reminders to employees to actually improve their way of life and educate others to follow the same. Capegemini’s cafeterias follow a mini-meal rule to be mindful of the food consumption and also use leftover food that is processed to yield manure. Additionally, the campus conducts vermicompost distribution drives on a regular basis.
Vermicompost pits designed to convert organic waste serve as effective tools to reduce campus waste. Such endeavours not only substantially improve the conditions around but also educate the campus community regarding the need to change and improve on a daily basis. As an initiative of ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’, going green should be taught to be a way of life. A culture of awareness and collective effort towards a fragile ecosystem is non-negotiable for businesses and the Indian IT sector for sure is inspiring positive change and instilling green ethos in the broader community.
