#wheredoesyourtrashgo

Driven by a passion to support education, Pritu Chaudhary’s ‘Little Leaf’ recycles waste paper to create notebooks for underprivileged children in Pune. This initiative turns waste into valuable learning tools, promoting hope, sustainability, and brighter futures for those who need it most.

Hyderabad-based Pavani Lolla understood that while organic waste was a problem, it could also be turned into an opportunity. In 2020, she came up with an innovative composter that not only solved the everyday dumping of organic waste but also aimed at making composting people’s daily routine.

Witnessing towering heaps of steel slag in Rourkela, Dr Shitarashmi Sahu turned industrial waste into eco-friendly bio-fertilisers. Her innovation not only improved soil health but also boosted farmers’ crop yields by 20%. Supporting 500 farmers, the initiative proves how waste can be transformed into wealth and sustainable livelihoods.

Got kitchen scraps and want to do something with them? Turn them into a fun summer gardening project with your kids. Grow tomatoes, potatoes, and onions together, and watch your little ones discover the magic of nature.

What happens when 500 tonnes of scrap metal become a full wildlife park? Noida’s Jungle Trail invites you to walk among animals built entirely from waste.

Balrampur Bioyug, born from a granddaughter’s vision and her grandmother’s legacy, is India’s first PLA. The brand, launched by Balrampur Chini Mills, aims to turn sugar derived from sugarcane into bio-plastics — and can rewrite what sustainability, innovation, and circular economy can look like when rooted in Indian soil and purpose.

Hulladek Recycling began with a simple idea: treat e-waste not as junk, but as a responsibility. Over the years, they’ve helped divert 15 million kg of electronic waste from landfills while quietly building awareness in schools, homes, and offices across India. Their work is slow, steady, and deeply necessary.

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