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GTL is into service industry and does not generate major hazardous waste. However, to enable more efficient use of raw materials and energy across economy and society at large, we at GTL are continuously looking for ways to either reuse or recycle waste produced as result of our business activities, to the extent possible.
 
The company has set processes that ensure proper and safe disposal of hazardous wastes generated if any through the processes of Waste Management, Recharging, Pollution Check and Noise Reduction
 
 Waste Management  Recharging  Pollution Check  Noise Reduction
 
Waste Management
GTL works hard to manage its waste efficiently and cost effectively. By reducing the waste we not only create but also increase the amount we reuse or recycle.
 
The types of waste & their disposal are given below
Paper Waste - Unusable waste papers are shredded and sent to paper mills for recycling. In the year 07-08, we have sent 13330 Kg to authorized recyclers
Used DG Oil - The hazardous waste generated from DG sets is in the form of lube oil. Approx 400 liter (per annum) used oil is generated. Used lube oil is disposed off to CPCB / MoEF authorized recyclers to the tune of 400 Liters per year (authorized recycler)
Used Lead Batteries - Used and non-rechargeable batteries are stored in a specified location under controlled conditions and given to CPCB / MoEF authorized recyclers
Bio-degradable Canteen Waste - Dry and Wet waste generated out of canteen activities are disposed in NMMC waste bins which then goes for land filling. The quantity of waste generated is approx 300Kgs on a day-to-day basis.
The company is also going in for installing Organic Waste Converter to comprehensively process all kinds of organic wastes
E-waste management - GTL has donated about 250 used PCs to our foundation for the purpose of imparting computer literacy in rural India. The company has also tied up with Eco Reco for safe disposal of e-waste.
Plastic Waste - Plastics less than 50 microns are strictly prohibited in GTL, however plastic waste more than 50 microns are stored in a plastic barrel and given to Streemukti Sanghatana. They sell off plastic waste to recyclers.
 
Recharging
To make a positive impact in greening up the world that we live in, GTL undertakes various internal and external environmental initiatives.
 
:: Plantation
   
GTL has carried out an aggressive greening program around the plant’s vicinity because we believe in restoring to nature that we take from it. Over the years the company has planted more than 2000 trees. Free saplings are distributed to employees to improve the environmental quality. We have developed a garden in the land leased by MIDC opposite to our office. We have developed garden in an area of 1796 sq meter. About 1800 sq. meters of the land are covered by green foliage which besides making the campus green also acts as carbon sink.
   
Total area of Industry / Organization vis-à-vis total area covered with plantation
Own land: 10125 sq metres
Area for gardening within the premises: 1426 sq metres
Leased Area for gardening around the premises: 370 sq metres
 
   
 
The company has carried out an aggressive greening programme around the plant’s vicinity. Over the years the company has planted more than 2000 trees. Free saplings are distributed to employees to improve the environmental quality. We have developed a garden in the land leased by MIDC opposite to our office. We have developed garden in an area of 1796 sq meter.
 
:: Rainwater harvesting
   
As part of its water stewardship initiative, GTL is in the process of implementing rainwater harvesting system in place.

The ES II site has been surveyed for feasibility and the Rainwater Harvesting system will be installed in FY 2009-2010
   
Pollution Check
:: Initiative taken for abatement of Green House Gases.
   
Being an energy conscious & environment friendly organization, it is our prime duty to protect the Climate and restore the environment in a sustainable manner. As climate change is global issue, it is not limited to one country or particular region. GTL has taken many initiatives in addressing theses issues. GTL has also joined hands with world’s 2nd largest NGO “Greenpeace” and conducted mass awareness campaigns in the organization. Also critical issues & significant impacts have been addressed in our Environmental Management System (ISO 14001 certification).
Stack Emissions are monitored periodically and maintained well within the prescribed limit. Emissions from vehicular movement are controlled by ensuring that all the vehicles entering the company are PUC compliant. We organize PUC checking campaign for the vehicles every six months.
   
Measures taken to mitigate various pollutants :
Pollutants Measures Adopted to Abate / Mitigate the pollutants
Air Pollution : Plantation drives along with NGOs like Hellen Keller institute. We have developed a garden in an area of 1796 sq meter. Free saplings are distributed to employees on World Environment Day.
PUC check campaigns organized for vehicles in and around the premises once every six months. NO PUC NO ENTRY policy adopted for vehicles entering GTL premises.
Introduction of Car Pool system in order to reduce the number of vehicles running on the road. 40 cars registered in 2008-09.
Maintenance of company owned vehicles for exhaust/smoke emissions periodically.
Mass awareness campaigns in tie up with NGOs like Greenpeace Foundation, observance of World environment day etc.
Solid Waste : Organic Waste Converter installed to treat Biodegradable waste and convert in organic manure thus discharging zero waste.
Mass awareness campaign on reducing paper consumption. Use of one sided paper and recycled paper. Tie up with paper recyclers for recycling of paper waste.
E-waste sent to authorized recyclers for disposal.
Hazardous waste disposed only to MPCB and CPCB authorized recyclers.
Use of ecofriendly housekeeping materials.
Water Pollution : Ban on use of hazardous chemicals for cleaning. Use of only environment friendly cleaning materials.
Installation of Sewage treatment plant to treat waste water and use for gardening and cleaning vehicles.
   
Noise Reduction
Noise reduction measures at GTL are as follows:
DG set: Canopy has been made around the DG set and as per Pollution control board rule, the difference of noise inside and outside canopy is more then 25 dB
Vehicular noise: Carrying out periodic checks and maintenance of the protocol vehicles entering the premises. Any abnormality found is treated immediately. Outsider's vehicles are not allowed inside the premises (under no PUC, no entry policy)
   
 
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