ScrapJi

Inspired by a neighbourhood kabadiwaala, Henik Gala and Shreyas Jalapur built ScrapJi — a tech-enabled scrap collection startup that now recycles over 10,000 kg of waste every month in Thane. Their mission? A trash-free India by 2030.

Every receipt, notepad, and printout seems harmless — until you realise India is heading towards a paper crisis. Discover how mindful habits and everyday choices, backed by real on-ground change, are helping save forests, water, and energy across the country.

'ScrapJi', a startup founded by two friends from Thane, is streamlining waste collection and recycling 10 tonnes of scrap monthly. With a vision for a trash-free India by 2030, they are combining technology with traditional scrap collection to create a sustainable, scalable model.