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The construction industry is a major contributor to solid waste generation across the world. Surveys conducted in several countries have found that the amount of waste generated by the construction and demolition (C&D) activity is as high as 20% to 30% of the total waste entering landfills throughout the world. IL&FS Environmental Infrastructure & Services Ltd. (IEISL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS), has established several benchmarks in the Environment sector. IEISL has extensive experience in advisory and project development services in Environmental Management, Geo-spatial, Energy Conservation and Carbon Business. The Company is successful in creating a niche in the Waste sector by innovating a viable waste processing business model.