Naman Gupta, Founder and Director, Code Effort Pvt Ltd – Managing Cigarette Waste Disposal
- Naman is the founder and director of Code Effort Pvt Ltd, which is a company focused on managing cigarette waste disposal.
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Overview
Cigarette butts are the world’s most littered plastic, but Naman Gupta is changing that. As the founder of Code Effort, he’s tackling 100 billion cigarette butts in India annually—transforming toxic waste into sustainable products. Discover his eco-friendly mission and its impact on people, the planet, and profit
00:36- About Naman Gupta
- Naman is the founder and director of Code Effort Pvt Ltd, which is a company focused on managing cigarette waste disposal.
04:17- What are some of the toxic chemicals present in cigarette waste, and what are their effects on marine and terrestrial life?
- Cigarette butts contain over 7000 chemicals, including arsenic, butane, carbon monoxide, and tar.
- Over 50 of these chemicals are cancer-causing, harming soil fertility and marine life.
- When ingested by marine species, cigarette butts can lead to death, breaking down into microplastics and affecting the entire ecosystem.
17:48- How do you tackle the increasing demand for cigarette filters and waste management globally, and how supportive are the cigarette manufacturers?
- The government is taking action, with a notification from the Central Pollution Control Board in November 2022.
- Cigarette manufacturers are now required to include disposal instructions on cigarette packs.
- Code Effort is recycling cigarette butts, and global actions are expected by 2030, with stronger government support.
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- Naman is the founder and director of Code Effort Pvt Ltd, which is a company focused on managing cigarette waste disposal.
