In a display of remarkable environmental leadership, Urbaser Sumeet took the centre stage at the Vinayagar Idol Immersion Ceremony in Pattinapaakkam, along with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) staff.
Pattinapaaakkam’s Vinayagar Idol Immersion ceremony is a significant cultural tradition, often posing challenges in terms of waste management and environmental impact. The Urbaser Sumeet team, in coordination with local authorities, meticulously managed waste collection and disposal during the event.
Their focus on recycling and sustainable practices has not only ensured the ceremony’s success but has also underscored the importance of environmental preservation.
As the crowd from across the city swooned to Pattinapaakkam for the immersion, the Urbaser Sumeet team was equipped with men and machines to guide everyone on what to do, how to do and why to do, so as to have minimal impact on the environment.
The team constantly reminded groups to separate garlands / flowers, clothes and support planks and hand it over to them. “Please do not pollute our oceans!” was also a constant plea conveyed through the megaphones.
“Items like flowers, clothes, planks and such need to be handled separately and by segregating them at the time of immersion, we can tackle the waste better. This will not only cause less pollution, but make beach cleaning more efficient,” said Hari Balaji, IEC, Urbaser Sumeet.
This environmental leadership demonstrated by Urbaser Sumeet at the Vinayagar Idol Immersion Ceremony exemplifies their dedication to integrating sustainability into their core values and operations. They also encourage others to prioritise environmental stewardship, paving the way for a more conscious and responsible society.
Post the immersion, many idols washed ashore, and the same was meticulously cleared by the Urbaser team. Dr.J.Radhakrishnan IAS, Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation, and Er.Mahesan, Chief Engineer (SWM) visited the venue and appreciated the dedication of the conservancy staff.
GCC had employed over 140 staff to sort out the vinayagar statues, about 50 of which, have not been fully immersed due to low tide or were washed ashore. These were immersed again on Aug.25. Earlier on Aug.24, over 1300 statues successfully immersed at the Pattinapaakkam Beach in coordination with volunteers and police. The team also removed the solid waste like flowers and wood blocks.
