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From the Lens to the Ground: Why I Swapped My Camera for a Mission

From the Lens to the Ground: Why I Swapped My Camera for a Mission

Sometimes, destiny hides behind the lens of a camera. My journey with Waste Warriors didn’t start in an office; it started during a shoot for Royal Enfield x Green Hub Western Himalayas. As I filmed…
MOU BETWEEN WASTE WARRIORS SOCIETY & ZILA PANCHAYAT, NAINITAL TO OPERATE MRF/PWMU IN RAMNAGAR, UTTARAKHAND

MOU BETWEEN WASTE WARRIORS SOCIETY & ZILA PANCHAYAT, NAINITAL TO OPERATE MRF/PWMU IN RAMNAGAR, UTTARAKHAND

The panchayats surrounding Jim Corbett National Park—such as Garjiya, Dhela,  Ringora, Kyari, Sawal Deh, Himmatpur Dotiyal and other eco-sensitive villages—face  increasing pressure from tourism, expanding settlements, and rising plastic  consumption. Waste Warriors Society’s Corbett Office,…
How my fear led me to discover sustainable tourism

How my fear led me to discover sustainable tourism

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…
A Traveler’s Guide to Sustainable Tourism: How to Explore Responsibly

A Traveler’s Guide to Sustainable Tourism: How to Explore Responsibly

Travel has always been my way of understanding the world—its people, cultures, and landscapes. But over the years, I’ve realized that how we travel matters just as much as where we go. I’ve seen pristine…
How NGOs in Himachal Pradesh Are Tackling Environmental Issues

How NGOs in Himachal Pradesh Are Tackling Environmental Issues

Himachal Pradesh, the jewel of the Himalayas, faces unique environmental challenges due to its fragile ecosystem and growing human activity. From waste management in tourist hubs to ensuring clean water and sanitation in remote villages,…
Dharamshala’s MRF: A Beacon of Hope for This Himalayan Town

Dharamshala’s MRF: A Beacon of Hope for This Himalayan Town

A Growing Crisis in a Himalayan TownNestled amidst the serene beauty of the Himalayas, Dharamshala faces a silent crisis beneath its picturesque facade. The growing influx of residents and tourists, drawn by its cultural and…
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Become a Waste Warrior Today

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Become a Waste Warrior Today

An easy beginning to a sustainable lifeThink of a typical day. Plastic wrappers from snacks, shopping bags, and takeaway containers often land in a pile that seems to disappear once you throw it in the…
How to Segregate Waste the Correct Way

How to Segregate Waste the Correct Way

A beginner’s guide to start segregating waste for a greener futureWhat does Segregation mean? According to Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, “segregation” means sorting and separate storage of various components of solid waste namely biodegradable…
Understanding Climate Change in India

Understanding Climate Change in India

Climate change is a phenomenon that leads to long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, and weather patterns across the globe. The primary drivers of climate change are human activities like- burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and…
Role of Waste Management in Achieving Zero Waste Goals

Role of Waste Management in Achieving Zero Waste Goals

What is Waste Management?Waste management refers to the process of collecting, segregating, recycling, and disposing of waste in a manner that minimizes its impact on the environment. It aims to turn waste into a resource…