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How did Ahmed Khan, plastic sacks manufacturer from Bangalore, eolve the ever-increeeing problem of accumulating plastic waste?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identifying the Problem**: The problem at hand is the accumulation of plastic waste, specifically plastic bags, which is a significant environmental issue globally. 2. **Ahmed Khan's Initiative**: Ahmed Khan, a plastic sacks manufacturer from Bangalore, recognized this problem and sought a solution. He collaborated with students from R.V. College of Engineering and the Bangalore City Corporation. 3. **Collection of Plastic Bags**: Together, they initiated a program to buy plastic bags from rag pickers. They paid them ₹6 per kg for these bags, which is significantly higher than the original market price of ₹0.4 per kg. This incentivized rag pickers to collect and sell plastic waste instead of discarding it. ...
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