The history of menstrual hygiene products has seen a transformative journey, particularly with the introduction of sanitary pads. These disposable products revolutionized personal hygiene for women, especially in developing countries like India, bringing about significant improvements in health and breaking longstanding taboos. However, the very convenience that has empowered women globally comes with an environmental cost, contributing substantially to plastic pollution.
In the busy streets of Delhi, Kanika Ahuja is making a positive change by turning everyday plastic waste into trendy accessories through her cool initiative, Lifaffa. As the daughter of Anita and Shalabh Ahuja, founders of the NGO Conserve India, Kanika is not just upcycling plastic; she is upscaling the very essence of sustainability.
Did you know that the Gulf Stream, a swift ocean current flowing from the Gulf of Mexico to the North Atlantic, is not just a current but a key player in regulating our climate?
In the Arctic, polar bears, one of the most iconic species on the planet, are facing a daunting challenge. The Arctic is warming about twice as fast as other places, causing the ice that polar bears depend on to melt away quickly. Over the past 20 years, the ice in winter has gone down by a third, and it's happening faster. Even Greenland, covered in ice for thousands of years, is losing ice at a rate we've never seen before, and it could be even worse if we don't do something about it.
In the verdant landscapes of Manipur, India, where nature's symphony is often punctuated by the melancholy of felled trees, a young child's voice resonates with the promise of regeneration and hope. This is the story of Valentina Elangbam, a tender soul whose impassioned plea for the environment catapulted her from a local guardian to a state-recognized Green Ambassador.
In a world where plastic pollution poses a grave threat to our environment, one young hero stands out, determined to make a difference. Meet Aditya Mukarji, a 20-year-old from Gurgaon, India, whose passion for protecting our planet has led him on an incredible journey of activism against plastic waste.
In a landmark initiative aimed at empowering women and revolutionizing agriculture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the 'Namo Drone Didi' program. The announcement came during his interaction with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, underlining the government's commitment to ensuring the timely delivery of benefits from flagship schemes across the nation last November.
The Flint water crisis, a tragic consequence of cost-cutting measures and neglect, unfolded against a backdrop of environmental degradation and economic decline in the city of Flint, Michigan. The Flint River, which was used as a trash dump for industries for over 100 years, made things worse for the city. When the city started using water from this dirty river without cleaning it properly, it led to a lot of people getting poisoned by lead. In fact, nearly 17% of the water tested had lead levels higher than what the government says is safe.
During a 2014 volunteer trip building fishponds in rural Cambodia, University of Pittsburgh student Samir Lakhani witnessed a sight that would change his life: a young mother bathing her infant with toxic laundry detergent instead of soap. When he asked why, her response shook him - “Soap is too expensive.” Shocked to the core, Lakhani learned that only 1% of households in developing countries have access to basic hygiene products like soap. This lack of access contributes to the spread of preventable diseases and infections, causing the deaths of countless children. This encounter stirred something in Lakhani. He was determined to find a solution.
Under the tropical Bali sun, two young sisters played carefree along the island's pristine beaches and lush rice paddies. However, as Melati and Isabel grew older, they began to notice plastic waste littering these once-idyllic landscapes. After learning that Bali produced 680 cubic meters of plastic waste daily, equivalent to a 14-story building and that almost no plastic bags were recycled, the sisters decided to take action. Distressed at seeing their island paradise being choked by plastic, an idea was born when the girls were just 12 and 10 years old—they would launch a crusade to say "bye-bye" to plastic bags in Bali!
A CSR Initiative of
Designed and Executed by
Implemented by
Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.