Location - Koramangala
Ecofreaks - A group of volunteers spotfix different spots in Koramangala!!
Check below the Before & After pictures of their projects!
Spotfix -1 by Ecofreaks in Koramangala
Spotfix -2 by Ecofreaks in Koramangala
Spotfix - 3 by Ecofreaks in Koramangala
Monday, January 23, 2012
TUI Corporate Spotfix - by Dell Employees
Location - Dell office Building
The Empoloyees of Dell come together to fix up the space outside their office building. Check out the videos.
"Office SpotFix anyone?
If you'd like to do a SpotFix outside your office (with your colleagues), write to us at theuglyindian@gmail.com. Only in Bangalore. See how Dell did it." ~ TUI
The Empoloyees of Dell come together to fix up the space outside their office building. Check out the videos.
"Office SpotFix anyone?
If you'd like to do a SpotFix outside your office (with your colleagues), write to us at theuglyindian@gmail.com. Only in Bangalore. See how Dell did it." ~ TUI
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
TUI on FB - The Dirty Dozen
TUI asked on Facebook if we can list out at least 12 different items of litter that can be found outside any regular chai-shop/cigarette kiosk ?
TUI calles them - The Dirty Dozen!
The 12 standard types of litter generated at a 'basic' chai-shop/cigarette kiosk. And a few more. Just think about how and when they are generated, and whether a single one-size-fits-all dustbin can work well for each. Any one of these litter types that reaches the footpath gives the impression that the footpath is 'dirty'. ~ TUI
Apart from the Dirty dozen there were a few more listed by FB users and all of them are listed below.
Generated by Smoker:
1. Cigarette butt (can set things ...on fire)
2. Cigarette packet
3. Matchbox
4. Match
5. Plastic chai-cup
6. The little chai left over that drips around (attracts flies, makes things wet & sticky)
7. Mint wrapper
8. Gutkha packet
9. Banana skin
Generated by Shopkeeper:
10. Large cigarette carton (that holds 10-20 packets)
11. Used tea leaves (the water leaks out, can cause rusting of metal parts)
12. Plastic/paper packaging of their cups/sugar/consumables
Other common items (using chai-shop example)
13. Soft Drink cans (brought outside from canteen by smokers)
14. Juice glasses (brought outside from canteen by smokers)
15. Chewing gum (a nightmare to remove)
16. Bus tickets
17. SPIT (makes the cleaning task unhygienic)
These are just the standard predictable items
And which Dustbin do you think can handle them all?? Ofcourse, it is The TereBin provided by TUI!!
Monday, December 12, 2011
I Can SpotFix! - @Koramangala by Temple Cross Residents
A few residents of Koramangala 3rd Block decided to do their own Spotfix.
They asked for (and received) 30 tereBins from TUI, and then went about fixing the street in front of their homes to offer a suitable reception to the tereBins!!
TUI says this is their best birthday gift to date!
They asked for (and received) 30 tereBins from TUI, and then went about fixing the street in front of their homes to offer a suitable reception to the tereBins!!
TUI says this is their best birthday gift to date!
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| 30 tereBins were whisked into Koramangala by residents concerned about the litter on the streets of 3rd Block. They are all installed and working away 24x7. "To all those who have written in asking "What can I do on my street?" - well, THIS is what you can do! Just do it. Get a few brooms, some cans of paint and a 3-4 committed people, and the rest will follow. Don't waste time in meetings or forming groups. Just go to the hardware shop, buy the stuff and get down to it. Looking forward to more such examples of actual work done - send us pictures or videos and we will showcase it here and on Facebook." - TUI Click here to know how you can adopt a TereBin! |
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
TUI's Inspiration ( One of Many)
His story is beautifully described in the book
'Making Breakthrough Innovation Happen' by Porus Munshi - How 11 Indians Pulled off the Impossible.
Each of the stories is inpirational - but none as much as the Surat transformation (from the plague city to the country's second cleanest - in 18 months). It's a bit of a shame that story hasn't got more media attention and publicity. " - TUI
"Porus says that there is no better reward for an author than when his book inspires something that makes a difference - and so he has chosen to devote a large part of the CD to TUI. He has visited Church Street several times through the transformation and has literally observed the change stage by stage." - TUI
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
TUI Spotfix - Agony @ Oracle
Location - Near Oracle, in Tavarekere Road
Click here to see more photos of the AGONY near ORACLE and the Preparation Work Done by TUI!
Here is the video of the DUMP in Graphic Detail!
15 Ugly Indians from all over Bangalore spent 3hrs on a Saturday morning to fix this place! Check the video below.
"Most of those who dumped here everyday have stopped - as we met with all of them and they saw us doing the work. TUI has met several cow-owners here. The cows are fed at home and sent out 'for exercise' and also because there is simply no place to keep them 'at home' (which is a narrow street in a congested area of SG Palya). They do NOT survive on the garbage - these are just extras for them. The cows have SEVERAL options in this part of Bangalore- the Dump opp Oracle was just a little snack they enjoyed everyday. Most cows walk several kilomteres everyday doing urban grazing - if TUI fixes one spot, there are several others within walking distance. People also feed the cows leftover food, and most fruit stall owners keep the banana peels for the cows. The cows are smart - the food will reach them somehow. And fyi, there are 6 large dumps on the cows' daily route, and this is the 7th and last....so, for the present, the cows will not overeat."
~ TUI on FB
Click here for more pictures of Bovine Agony @ Oracle
The Agony At Oracle is finally over! Check the final part of this fix!
The choice of plant was determined by its cow-proof-ness. This is duranta, a common hedge plant - very cheap (Rs 4/sapling) and durable and not eaten by cows. The garden is still there 2 days after planting and after several cow visits. Rats, of course, are the biggest enemy - and without upsetting rat-lovers on this group - we can say that this is one animal that is extremely hard to outwit without using brutal methods (like broken glass and poison). ~ TUI
Check out the video to see what TUI did to this spot!
"There is a Cobbler obstructing the footpath walk, these are some of the ground realities that armchair theorists never fully appreciate. On the Indian street, one has to 'go with the flow' and carry everyone along. The solutions will never be 100% perfect, and sometimes it is better if they are not, as that may be unsustainable." ~ TUI on FB
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Here is the video of the DUMP in Graphic Detail!
15 Ugly Indians from all over Bangalore spent 3hrs on a Saturday morning to fix this place! Check the video below.
"Most of those who dumped here everyday have stopped - as we met with all of them and they saw us doing the work. TUI has met several cow-owners here. The cows are fed at home and sent out 'for exercise' and also because there is simply no place to keep them 'at home' (which is a narrow street in a congested area of SG Palya). They do NOT survive on the garbage - these are just extras for them. The cows have SEVERAL options in this part of Bangalore- the Dump opp Oracle was just a little snack they enjoyed everyday. Most cows walk several kilomteres everyday doing urban grazing - if TUI fixes one spot, there are several others within walking distance. People also feed the cows leftover food, and most fruit stall owners keep the banana peels for the cows. The cows are smart - the food will reach them somehow. And fyi, there are 6 large dumps on the cows' daily route, and this is the 7th and last....so, for the present, the cows will not overeat."
~ TUI on FB
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| Photo taken on Friday, Dec 2 2011 at 8am. Garbage does not come here anymore. It is no longer a pickup point for the BBMP lorry. In BBMP lingo, this 'point' has been 'cancelled', and they are happy about it ~ TUI |
The Agony At Oracle is finally over! Check the final part of this fix!
The choice of plant was determined by its cow-proof-ness. This is duranta, a common hedge plant - very cheap (Rs 4/sapling) and durable and not eaten by cows. The garden is still there 2 days after planting and after several cow visits. Rats, of course, are the biggest enemy - and without upsetting rat-lovers on this group - we can say that this is one animal that is extremely hard to outwit without using brutal methods (like broken glass and poison). ~ TUI
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| A press photographer from Udayavani - Kannada newspaper seems to have sneaked up on some UIs fixing an Ugly Wall on Taverekere Road! |
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| Now, on the opposite side. What's wrong with this picture? Modern building, wonderful landscaping - but do you find anything wrong or ugly here? |
Check out the video to see what TUI did to this spot!
"There is a Cobbler obstructing the footpath walk, these are some of the ground realities that armchair theorists never fully appreciate. On the Indian street, one has to 'go with the flow' and carry everyone along. The solutions will never be 100% perfect, and sometimes it is better if they are not, as that may be unsustainable." ~ TUI on FB
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
TUI Spot Fix - Rescuing a Telecom Pillar
Location - Central Bangalore District
To remove posters, first soak the surface in water (use a brush, sponge or a wet cloth).
Let the water soak for about 5 mins. This makes it easier to peel off/brush off the posters.
Buy a putty blade from any hardware store (costs Rs 5). It is the most effective weapon against posters.
And start scraping. It is a laborious job and does damage to the paint surface. The stronger the adhesive used, the longer it takes.
The putty blade helps in removing dried paan stains too
Go to any paint shop, and buy 1 litre of "Smoke Grey" or "Nickel Grey" oil paint. Mix with thinner, and start painting.
We use Asian Paints - it costs about Rs 150 for 1 litre - and that is sufficient for 1 pillar of this size. Thinner costs about Rs 40 and a decent brush about Rs 100.
the basic cost of materials to transform a pillar of this size is under Rs 300. Sweat and fire-in-belly comes free, of course. And the brush can be reused (if washed and stored properly).
The impact of a fresh coat of paint is quite dramatic.
Simple removing posters will not do. It is not enough of a deterrent for the poster-putter.
The surface needs to look like new, like someone cares about it.
~ TUI
Click here to see in Pictures TUI Spotfixing a Telecom pillar
Here are a few more pictures of TUI rescuing Telecom Pillars.
SpotFixing a few BESCOM boxes
Spotfixing area around BESCOM box
Spotfixing BESCOM box by KC Das Employees
TUI currently has rescued and continues to maintain 30 BESCOM boxes in and around Church St.It takes Rs 300 and 2 hours to fix a Telecom Pillar, Will you try this in your area?
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To remove posters, first soak the surface in water (use a brush, sponge or a wet cloth).
Let the water soak for about 5 mins. This makes it easier to peel off/brush off the posters.
Buy a putty blade from any hardware store (costs Rs 5). It is the most effective weapon against posters.
And start scraping. It is a laborious job and does damage to the paint surface. The stronger the adhesive used, the longer it takes.
The putty blade helps in removing dried paan stains too
Go to any paint shop, and buy 1 litre of "Smoke Grey" or "Nickel Grey" oil paint. Mix with thinner, and start painting.
We use Asian Paints - it costs about Rs 150 for 1 litre - and that is sufficient for 1 pillar of this size. Thinner costs about Rs 40 and a decent brush about Rs 100.
the basic cost of materials to transform a pillar of this size is under Rs 300. Sweat and fire-in-belly comes free, of course. And the brush can be reused (if washed and stored properly).
The impact of a fresh coat of paint is quite dramatic.
Simple removing posters will not do. It is not enough of a deterrent for the poster-putter.
The surface needs to look like new, like someone cares about it.
~ TUI
Click here to see in Pictures TUI Spotfixing a Telecom pillar
Here are a few more pictures of TUI rescuing Telecom Pillars.
SpotFixing a few BESCOM boxes
Spotfixing area around BESCOM box
Spotfixing BESCOM box by KC Das Employees
TUI currently has rescued and continues to maintain 30 BESCOM boxes in and around Church St.It takes Rs 300 and 2 hours to fix a Telecom Pillar, Will you try this in your area?
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