COP30 in Brazil highlighted waste as central to climate action, launching the 'No Organic Waste, NOW' initiative to cut methane emissions and promote circularity. India's Mission LiFE, emphasizing deliberate resource utilization, aligns with this, as urban India grapples with escalating waste generation. Cities face challenges meeting global environmental standards, with pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from waste posing significant threats to public health and aspirational development goals.