upcycling plastic waste

What started with one bench in a village is now a movement across India. Using stuffed plastic bottles as bricks, communities have built toilets and classrooms—while diverting 2.3 lakh kg of carbon emissions. It’s simple, scalable, and changing how people see waste.

Amita Deshpande launched her sustainable startup reCharkha to upcycle plastic waste into trendy bags, home decor items, and more.