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Waste Project Impact Assessment

Measuring the environmental and social change a project actually created.

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Impact data tracked from project inputs through to outcomes
What it is

An impact assessment quantifies what changed because of a project — waste diverted, emissions avoided, livelihoods improved, behaviour shifted — attributing it credibly against the baseline, not just counting outputs.

Why it matters
  • Outputs (bins, trainings) aren’t outcomes
  • Attribution separates impact from background change
  • It justifies scale-up and future funding
Theory of change

From money spent to change created

Impact is the last link in a chain — a theory of change traces how inputs become activities, outputs, outcomes and finally the change worth attributing to the project.

InvestInputsFunds, people, equipment
ActivitiesCollection, training, infrastructure
OutputsBins placed, people trained
OutcomesBehaviour and practice shift
ImpactImpactLasting environmental & social change
How we do it

A clear, practical approach

01Theory of change

Map inputs to intended outcomes.

02Measure & attribute

Baseline/endline with credible attribution.

03Impact report

Quantified environmental and social impact.

Proof on the ground

Related work we've delivered

Real projects behind our monitoring & evaluation — named partners, measured outcomes.

Research

Single-Use Plastics Value-Chain Assessment

2 cities in Maharashtra & 2 cities in Tamil Nadu

4Cities studied (2 Maharashtra + 2 Tamil Nadu)
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Research

Impact Evaluation of a Decentralized Solid Waste Management Project

16 Bulk Waste Generators across Mumbai & Pune

88%Segregation rate achieved at household level
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Net Zero & Rural

Building a Net-Zero, Climate-Resilient Mandede Village

Mandede Village, Taluka Mulashi, Pune district

66.6%Source-segregation level in 3 months (target >90%)
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FAQ

Waste Project Impact Assessment — quick answers

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What is Waste Project Impact Assessment?
An impact assessment quantifies what changed because of a project — waste diverted, emissions avoided, livelihoods improved, behaviour shifted — attributing it credibly against the baseline, not just counting outputs.
Who needs Waste Project Impact Assessment?
It's built for ULBs, CSR & development orgs. Outputs (bins, trainings) aren’t outcomes Attribution separates impact from background change
How does Social Lab deliver Waste Project Impact Assessment?
Theory of change: Map inputs to intended outcomes. Measure & attribute: Baseline/endline with credible attribution. Impact report: Quantified environmental and social impact. You get: A theory of change; Attributed impact measurement; An impact report.
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