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Nature isn’t just something we admire from a distance—it’s what keeps life going. Forests clean our air, rivers provide drinking water, and wetlands protect us from floods. But as cities grow, forests shrink, and pollution spreads, wildlife is…

Introduction: A Chance to Make a Difference  When I first heard about the Ecolympics organised by Waste Warriors and Yuwa, I had no idea it would change the way I look at the world around me. As a young…

Waste Collection Services in the Indian Himalayan Region: Empowering Communities for a Cleaner TomorrowThe Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity, faces a growing challenge: managing the increasing volumes of…

“We have to rethink our relationship with waste. We need to shift the focus on how waste was once significant to us.” — Loda Ji, Youth Mission for Clean River-Arunachal PradeshIn the hills of Palampur,…

“Imagine a family picnic basket, it had something for everyone. It was a box full of memories, tastes, fragrances and stories”.    Our planet is like that picnic basket – it has something for everyone’s…

Kalga Village, April 2023Sitting Still,  Basking in Kalga Village Two spring seasons ago, I was sitting with my friend on a huge boulder facing the Parvati Valley. The sweet sun was warming our skin at…