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Chandi Prasad Bhatt: The Environmentalist Who Inspired Communities to Stand Up for Himalayan Forests
Inspired by Gandhian principles, Chandi Prasad Bhatt mobilised villagers, especially women, to resist deforestation and protect Himalayan forests through community-led conservation.
Meet Ridhima Pandey: The Young Indian Taking Climate Action From India to the UN
Inspired by the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, Ridhima Pandey championed climate accountability at nine and took five countries to the UN.
Delhi’s Aman Sharma Transforms His Terrace Into An Urban Jungle With 500+ Plants
Driven by his love for birdwatching, Aman Sharma transformed his Delhi terrace into a 500-plus-plant habitat supporting urban biodiversity.
Chennai Entrepreneur B. L. Bengani Turns Rice Husk Into Natural Fibre Composite Boards
Chennai entrepreneur B. L. Bengani uses rice husk waste to manufacture composite boards for furniture and interiors.
How Sandra Pascoe Ortiz Creates Biodegradable Bioplastic From Nopal Cactus Plants
Mexican researcher Sandra Pascoe Ortiz developed a non-toxic, fully biodegradable bioplastic derived from Nopal cactus juice to combat plastic pollution.
Goa Plans to Convert Kitchen Waste Into 150–160 Kg of Manure Within 48 Hours Through Rapid Composting
Goa plans rapid composting across local bodies, converting wet waste into manure within 24–48 hours.
From Construction Waste to Sustainable Bricks: How Angirus Is Rethinking Building Materials in India
Founded in 2020, Angirus, co-founded by civil engineers Kunjpreet Arora and Lokesh Puri Goswami, transforms construction waste into sustainable bricks.
How Nek Chand Transformed Discarded Materials Into Chandigarh’s Iconic Rock Garden, Inspiring Creative Reuse and Sustainability
Nek Chand turned discarded materials into Chandigarh’s iconic Rock Garden, inspiring creative reuse and sustainable living.
How African Cities Turn Discarded Plastic Waste Into Sustainable Public Infrastructure
African cities are repurposing non-recyclable plastic waste into durable public infrastructure, converting urban environmental hazards into shade structures and community amenities.
Philippines Volunteers Turn Plastic Waste Into a Floating Pathway for Schoolchildren
Volunteers in the Philippines reportedly reused plastic bottles to build a floating pathway, potentially helping children reach school during floods.
How IAS Vijaya Krishnan Turns Andhra Pradesh Schools Into Net Zero Campuses
IAS officer Vijaya Krishnan is transforming schools and hostels across Andhra Pradesh into net zero campuses through waste management, solar energy, and massive tree plantations.
India’s First Garbage Café Exchanges Plastic Waste for Meals in Chhattisgarh
Ambikapur’s municipal initiative encourages responsible plastic disposal by offering meals in exchange for collected waste while supporting vulnerable communities.
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