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From Smog to Sustainability: How Eco‑Friendly Libraries Are Changing Faridabad Schools
In Faridabad, eco‑friendly government school libraries teach students climate literacy, sustainability, and environmental responsibility beyond textbooks.
Trash to Trees: How Brazil’s Biodegradable Coffee Cups Could Turn Daily Waste into Native Plants
Biodegradable cups infused with native seeds allow consumers and businesses to turn waste into reforestation.
Jharkhand’s ‘Lady Tarzan’ Chami Murmu Plants Over 3 Million Trees, Empowers 30,000 Rural Women
For three decades, Chami Murmu mobilised rural women to plant three million trees across Jharkhand villages.
West Bengal: Asannagar College in Nadia Nurtures Native Saplings in Coconut Shells, Replacing Plastic, Distributes Locally
A West Bengal college uses discarded coconut shells to nurture saplings, promoting reforestation and reducing plastic waste.
How One Father’s Concern Led To 20,000 Volunteers Removing 850+ Tonnes Of Waste From Mumbai’s Coast
A father’s simple decision to clean a polluted beach in Vasai mobilised thousands of volunteers and removed over 850 tonnes of waste from Mumbai’s coastline.
A Rare Act of Kindness: Man Waters Trees on a Road Divider Every Morning Selflessly
A March 2026 viral video shows a commuter stopping along a busy road divider to water neglected saplings, earning widespread praise online.
How a Patna Student Helped Replace 5 Lakh Plastic Bags Across 51 Cities Using Discarded Newspapers
A grassroots youth-led initiative is helping street vendors adopt affordable, eco-friendly paper bags made from discarded newspapers across India.
65,000 Trees, 40 Urban Forests: How Krishnakumar S Is Rewriting the Climate Story of Two Indian Cities
A Chennai environmentalist’s citizen-led initiative has transformed barren urban plots into dense native forests, offering climate relief, biodiversity revival and a scalable model for sustainable city living.
Meet Roohi Mohazzab: India’s Young Environmentalist Honoured with 2026 UN SDG Award in Bangkok
Roohi Mohazzab, a six-year-old student from Kerala addressed global leaders at the United Nations in Bangkok, urging climate responsibility.
From Banana Waste to ₹1 Crore Enterprise Empowering 1,000 Farmers with Sustainable Rural Innovation
A visionary couple transformed discarded banana stems into a sustainable enterprise, creating new income for over 1,000 farmers while reducing agricultural waste.
Singapore Transforms Ocean Plastic into Durable Public Furniture, Making Circular Economy Visible to Citizens
Singapore’s innovative programme recycles ocean-bound plastic into benches, decking, and fixtures, promoting sustainability and public awareness.
From Boardrooms to Streets: 400 Volunteers Lead Pan-India Clean-Up Across 13 Cities on National Cleanliness Day
Nearly 400 Grant Thornton employees joined The WE Foundation for a large-scale cleanliness and awareness drive across 13 cities.
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