Aarti Sachdeva

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Aarti Sachdeva serves as the knowledge development lead at Saahas, a nonprofit that specialises in solid waste management. She started her career in 2006 as an international trade professional and joined the development sector 10 years later. Following her passion for sustainability, she opted to pursue a second master’s degree. She secured an MA in Public Policy and Sustainable Development in 2023 from TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi.


Areas of expertise

Solid waste management, Plastic waste management, Extended producer responsibility, Circular economy, Sustainability


Articles by Aarti Sachdeva


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March 19, 2025
Photo essay: The myths of rural waste management
Waste is predominantly perceived as an urban problem. The data gap on rural waste management obfuscates the scale of this challenge.
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December 12, 2023
Not in my backyard: Waste management in Dakshina Kannada
Dakshin Kannada’s locals once opposed the construction of a waste management facility in their region. Here’s why they changed their mind.
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