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As the week winds down, these four Indian stories offer something grounding and hopeful. From classrooms and celebrations to ponds and villages, they show how everyday choices are shaping greener communities.

NIT Rourkela researchers, led by Dr Preetam Sarkar, have developed biodegradable films from fruit seeds and tamarind polysaccharides, which extend food shelf life and decompose in 60 days.

From e-waste to compostable scraps, this simple, no-jargon guide helps you understand your trash, sort it better, and support a cleaner India.

By offering restaurant-grade packaging that’s spill-proof, heat-safe, and 98% biodegradable, Aecoz is changing how India’s food industry tackles its plastic problem and showing small businesses that sustainability is possible without compromise.

Two neighbours quit their corporate jobs with one bold mission — to fight India's plastic waste crisis. Their startup, Pepcom India, has already replaced over 6 million plastic containers with eco-friendly packaging, saved 200 tonnes of waste, and crossed Rs 2 crore in revenue — all while eyeing a bigger, greener future.

Plastic Odyssey, a 40-metre floating lab, is on a global mission to combat plastic pollution by recycling waste into valuable resources. Docking at ports worldwide, it empowers communities with sustainable recycling solutions and innovative technologies to fight plastic waste at its source.

What do a chip packet, an apple core, and old newspapers have in common? They’re part of the 1,50,000 tonnes of waste India generates daily. This Earth Day, uncover how much waste one person really creates—and how that small pile adds up to one of India’s biggest environmental threats.

In a world filled with plastic waste, teaching kids how to make a difference starts at home. This collection of simple, creative activities is designed to help children understand the importance of reducing plastic waste while having fun! Perfect for parents looking to bond with their little ones, these hands-on activities not only raise environmental awareness but also spark a lifelong love for protecting our planet.

Siddharth A K, Sooraj Verma, and Alvin George run ‘Carbon & Whale,’ converting plastic waste into tiles and furniture, preventing 10,000 kg from reaching landfills.

What happens to all the plastic waste we throw away? Delhi’s Mohd Suhail found a way to give it new life. Through his company, Athar Packaging Solutions, he has recycled 200 tonnes of plastic into sustainable packaging, proving that small businesses can create big environmental change.