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How Sustainable Tourism Saves the Planet

How Sustainable Tourism Saves the Planet

Hans Andersen once rightly said, “To travel is to live,” and could there be a better way to encapsulate the spirit of travel and the magic that entails an odyssey? Epoch after epoch, travel has…
How Plastic Recycling Works

How Plastic Recycling Works

Plastic production is on the rise. In 2013, global plastic production was approximately 299 million metric tons. By 2023, this figure had risen to around 413.8 million metric tons, representing an increase of about 38%…
Global Warming’s Impact on Himalayan Weather

Global Warming’s Impact on Himalayan Weather

The Himalayas, often called the “Third Pole” due to their vast reserves of ice and snow, are among the most climate-sensitive regions on Earth. Stretching across multiple countries, these towering peaks and their ecosystems are…
Get Involved in Biodiversity Conservation

Get Involved in Biodiversity Conservation

As members of Waste Warriors, we are deeply committed to driving change at both the grassroots and community levels. Through sustainable waste management, educational outreach, and hands-on initiatives, we empower individuals to contribute to biodiversity conservation, wildlife conservation, and habitat conservation.…
Marginalized Communities and Social Change: Lessons from Waste Warriors

Marginalized Communities and Social Change: Lessons from Waste Warriors

Empowering Rural Communities Through Waste Management The climate crisis doesn’t affect everyone equally; it disproportionately impacts already marginalized communities, particularly women, oppressed castes, and rural populations. Máire A. Dugan puts it in her essay titled,…
Empowering Dharamshala Communities

Empowering Dharamshala Communities

The Himalayan region continues to grapple with an under-recognized crisis: mountains of unmanaged solid waste. Despite a relatively low local population, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh attract a massive influx of tourists, generating alarming amounts of…
ESG Principles for Long-Term Sustainability

ESG Principles for Long-Term Sustainability

As we are increasingly burdened by the effects of global warming and environmental degradation, adopting sustainable practices is no longer optional—it’s essential. ESG should be embraced as a proactive approach to positively impact our planet…
Journey Toward a Waste-Free World

Journey Toward a Waste-Free World

Our Journey Toward a Waste-Free World | One Story at a time!Nestled in the tranquil Rupin Ranges of Uttarkashi district, Doni is a picturesque village that echoes the serenity of the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary. Located…
GROWing with EdelGive: The benefits of unrestricted funding

GROWing with EdelGive: The benefits of unrestricted funding

Non-profits demonstrate a strong commitment to project deliverables, which can be strengthened shall they be given more freedom and resources. This helps them zoom out and look at the larger cause they’re working for. In…
Joy of Learning!

Joy of Learning!

Like many Bengalis idolising Rabindranath Tagore, my mom was also an ardent admirer. She listened to his songs in repeats, recited his poetries, and stitched his verses to any real-life situations. Even if we did…