Awards

National and international awards

MOPE Environment Award 1996
UNEP Global 500 Environment Award 2003
WWF Nepal/Abraham Conservation Award 2003
MoE, Women Environment Conservation Award 2010
Ministry of Local Development and Affairs,Best Practices on Solid Waste Management Award 2011
SEED AWARD: GENDER EQUITY AWARD 2011

Other achievements

Development of a positive and responsible attitude towards urban environment related to waste among the community
Development of well-organized institutions for the conservation of the environment
Establishment of 46 Eco-clubs working under our environment education program since 2005
Establishment of four women’s organizations working with high motivation in solid waste management
WEPCO’s working localities are significantly cleaner than before
Good coverage in the media
Institutionalized community-approach developed for solid waste management
Generation of employment.

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WEPCO has many new ideas for making real, positive changes in our urban environment. We also have several existing programmes which are ready to be scaled up. We have a 17 year track record and have worked with many respected organisations. If you are interested in working with us, please get in touch.
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There is good money in waste, from recycling paper and plastics, to making cooking gas from kitchen waste. Everybody in Kathmandu can save money and keep their environment cleaner. But it takes education.

WEPCO's mission is to help people do just that through community based education with enthusiasm.