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Japan Scientists Turn Food Waste into Building Material with 3x Concrete Strength
University of Tokyo researchers turned food waste into cement-like material, with some samples showing over 3x concrete’s bending strength.
Mumbai Volunteers Collect 18,000 Kg Waste as Chinu Kwatra Promotes Recycling for School Benches
More than 1,500 volunteers collected over 18,000 kg of waste at Mumbai’s Dadar Beach as Chinu Kwatra promotes recycling suitable plastic into school benches.
Hyderabad Man Takes Waste Processing to the Streets with “Sustainability on Wheels”
Hyderabad entrepreneur Akshay Deshpande’s Switcheko Sustainability is taking waste processing closer to its source through a mobile unit that has reportedly processed over 1 lakh kg of waste.
From Bamboo to Brighter Futures: How Assam’s Artisans Turn Tradition Into Livelihoods
Prabhat Saikia’s bamboo-and-cane handicraft unit in Jorhat, Assam, supports around 20 young artisans while taking traditional craftsmanship to wider markets.
Uttar Pradesh’s Kartik Sahani Removes Over 1,000 Kg of Waste From Tamsa River in 22 Days
At 19, Kartik Sahani spent 22 days removing over 1,000 kg of waste from Tamsa River, inspiring local environmental action.
How Kolkata Artist Chandra Nath Saha Built Maa Durga From 13,000 Recycled Pens
Kolkata artist Chandra Nath Saha created a 5.5-foot Maa Durga sculpture using 13,000 recycled plastic pens and refills at Tridhara Sammilani, promoting sustainable festival art.
Harsha Tej’s BlueDot Foundation Works to Revive Bengaluru’s Lakes and Tackle Water Crisis
Environmental conservationist Harsha Tej’s BlueDot Foundation restores lakes, creates new water bodies and promotes sustainable water management through CSR-supported initiatives.
Takachar Converts North India’s Crop Waste Into Biochar, Offering an Alternative to Stubble Burning
Co-founded by Vidyut Mohan, Takachar converts agricultural residue into biochar using portable technology, reducing reliance on burning.
West Bengal’s Gaurang Sahu Cycles to Clean Public Spaces and Promote Civic Responsibility
At 26, Gaurang Sahu cycles kilometres each week while pursuing his B.Ed studies, dedicating several days to cleaning neglected public spaces across West Bengal.
Tamil Nadu’s Vinisha Umashankar Creates Solar Cart To Replace Charcoal-Powered Street Ironing Carts
A schoolgirl’s attempt to replace charcoal-powered ironing with solar energy grew into an internationally recognised climate innovation.
Tamil Nadu’s Class 8 Dropout P. M. Murugesan Turns Banana Waste Into ₹1.5 Crore Business
From discarded banana stems, Murugesan built a ₹1.5 crore business creating jobs through waste innovation.
How Nigerian Engineer Yahaya Ahmed Turns Plastic Waste Into Eco-Friendly Homes
Nigerian engineer Yahaya Ahmed upcycles thousands of sand-filled plastic bottles into affordable, fireproof, and climate-resilient homes across Nigeria.
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