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Mr. Naman Gupta, a resident of Noida, made the decision to act independently in a world plagued by environmental problems. In 2018, Gupta established his start-up, Code Effort Pvt Ltd., after observing the widespread problem of wasted cigarette waste in India. <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a> Code Effort Pvt Ltd.<\/a> has converted cigarettes worth thousands of crores into sustainable products using an innovative technique and a vision for a cleaner future. This blog shows the three collection models they use and sheds light on their incredible journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Three Models<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Code Effort Pvt Ltd.’s mission to tackle cigarette waste involves three models that have proven effective in their efforts. <\/span><\/p>\n
(i) First of all, they give rag pickers job possibilities so that they can gather cigarette waste and promote a greener atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n
(ii) They also provide specifically made value bins to tea and cigarette stores, which promotes ethical disposal and raises consumer awareness. <\/span><\/p>\n
(iii)\u00a0 <\/a> Finally, the organisation actively collects cigarette butts by working with merchants in several states, thereby expanding its reach and influence.<\/span><\/p>\n
Benefits of the initiative<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Environmental Preservation <\/b><\/span>– <\/span>Code Effort Pvt Ltd. has made a remarkable contribution to lowering environmental pollution by recycling 200 crore cigarettes in just five years. Nicotine and other dangerous compounds found in cigarette butts can damage soil and water supplies. Code Effort Pvt Ltd. helps reduce ecological harm and save delicate habitats by removing these harmful products from waste locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Employment Creation –<\/b><\/span> The initiative works with rag pickers to give poor communities a stable source of income. Code Effort Pvt Ltd. addresses social concerns like unemployment and poverty by integrating them in the collection process. The idea gives these people not only financial security but also a sense of value and dignity, enabling them to make better life choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Community Engagement – <\/b><\/span>The value bins installed by Code Effort Pvt Ltd. at cigarette and tea establishments serve as catalysts for behavioural change. The project informs the public about the negative impacts of cigarette trash by promoting responsible disposal. This strategy generates a sense of responsibility among people and a group effort to protect the environment. Vendors and store owners’ active involvement raises the project’s awareness and has a positive knock-on effect on society.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/a> Upcycling and Sustainable Products –<\/b><\/span> Code Effort Pvt Ltd. recycles cigarette waste to create a variety of environmentally friendly products, including soft toys, cushions, and fabrics. They advance the ideas of upcycling and sustainable consumption by turning damaging pollution into something good. Their creations demonstrate the potential to transform waste into useful resources while lowering the demand for traditional materials.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Our Thoughts<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
An illuminating example of how one person’s passion and persistence can revolutionise trash management is Naman Gupta’s Code Effort Pvt Ltd. Their brilliant three-pronged strategy for collecting cigarette waste has not only had a significant impact, but it has also highlighted the enormous potential for creativity and cooperation in addressing environmental issues. <\/span><\/p>\n
Code Effort Pvt Ltd. has built a strong network devoted to turning dangerous cigarette waste into sustainable gems by empowering rag pickers, providing value bins to tea and cigarette businesses, and creating alliances with vendors across states. Let’s support and imitate such projects in order to promote a cleaner, greener environment for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n
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