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Auroville's waste drive, begun with a cycle rickshaw in 1992, now diverts 80% from landfills

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Auroville's EcoService initiative started in 1992 with two people collecting waste on a cycle rickshaw. Per the report, it now diverts 80% of waste from landfills, run by an 11-member team.

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  1. Times of India covers Auroville waste drive

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