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Rajasthan Woman Turns Waste Into Wealth: Sushila Devi Weaves Old Newspapers Into Lakhs-Worth Bags, Uplifting 50 Women
Sushila Devi in Jhalawar turns personal tragedy and waste papers into a thriving business employing 50 rural women with bags sold up to Rs 2,500 abroad.

Tree Man of India: Meet Marimuthu Yoganathan, the Bus Conductor Who Planted Over 3 Lakh Saplings
Yoganathan has self-funded massive tree-planting drives across Tamil Nadu, inspiring students and communities.

India’s Airport Achieves Water- Positive Certification, Leading India in Sustainable Innovation
Delhi’s IGI Airport sets a national benchmark in sustainable aviation by replenishing over 9 million litres of water annually, exceeding its consumption.

Every Living Being, Every Place, Every River Is Calling: Youth-Led #CleanupBhai Ignites UP’s Environmental Awakening in Bareilly
A youth-driven environmental initiative in Bareilly leverages technology and community effort to fight pollution and rejuvenate local rivers and green spaces.

Supreme Court Bans Mining Within 1 km of All National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries Across India
Supreme Court bans mining within 1 km of all national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, protecting forests, wildlife, and tribal rights.

Green by Goonj: Empowering 1,000+ Rural Women by Repurposing Urban Waste Sustainably
Green by Goonj turns urban waste into eco-products, empowering rural women, reducing poverty, and promoting climate resilience for a greener, equitable India.

Save River Cauvery: In Tamil Nadu, 200 Women Run Asia’s Largest Eco-Nursery, Nurturing Millions of Saplings to Restore River Lifeline
Over 200 women in Cuddalore run Asia’s largest nursery, nurturing millions of saplings to revive ecosystems and save the Cauvery River.

Six-Year-Old Environmentalist Roohi Launches ‘Tree Bank Nursery’ to Plant 1 Crore Trees; Felicitated by Kerala Governor
Youngest environmentalist Roohi Mohazzab’s initiative encourages nationwide school participation to plant 1 crore native trees.

Hyderabad Teens Diya Loka and Sahithi Radha Lead the Fight Against E-Waste Through ‘E-Cycl’, a Student-Led Initiative
At 17, they are leading a global youth movement transforming e-waste into refurbished devices for education.

Tamil Nadu Farmer Turns 50-Acre Farmland into Thriving Sanctuary, Hosting Over 1,800 Wild Deer
A Tamil Nadu farmer’s compassion turned 50 acres of farmland into a sanctuary for 1,800 deer.

Driving to Uttarakhand This Winter? State to Impose Green Tax on Out-of-State Vehicles from December 1; All You Need to Know
Uttarakhand will levy automated green tax on vehicles from other states starting December 2025 to reduce pollution and preserve its delicate environment.

From Crisis to Hope: How Zurich’s Greencity Powers a 2000-Watt Revolution Against Climate Chaos
Zurich’s Greencity embodies the 2000-Watt Society vision—proving sustainable, low-energy urban living is achievable and inspiring.
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