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How NGOs in Himachal Pradesh Are Tackling Environmental Issues
March 6, 2025Blogs, Partnerships, Stories

How NGOs in Himachal Pradesh Are Tackling Environmental Issues

Himachal Pradesh, the jewel of the Himalayas, faces unique environmental challenges due to its fragile ecosystem and growing human activity. From waste management in tourist hubs to ensuring clean water and sanitation in remote villages,…
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Dharamshala’s MRF: A Beacon of Hope for This Himalayan Town
March 6, 2025Blogs, Partnerships, Stories

Dharamshala’s MRF: A Beacon of Hope for This Himalayan Town

A Growing Crisis in a Himalayan TownNestled amidst the serene beauty of the Himalayas, Dharamshala faces a silent crisis beneath its picturesque facade. The growing influx of residents and tourists, drawn by its cultural and…
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Become a Waste Warrior Today
February 19, 2025Blogs, Partnerships, Stories

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Become a Waste Warrior Today

An easy beginning to a sustainable lifeThink of a typical day. Plastic wrappers from snacks, shopping bags, and takeaway containers often land in a pile that seems to disappear once you throw it in the…
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How to Segregate Waste the Correct Way
February 19, 2025Blogs, Partnerships, Stories

How to Segregate Waste the Correct Way

A beginner’s guide to start segregating waste for a greener futureWhat does Segregation mean? According to Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, “segregation” means sorting and separate storage of various components of solid waste namely biodegradable…
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Waste, Clean Bowled in Dharamshala
September 10, 2024Blogs, Partnerships, Stories

Waste, Clean Bowled in Dharamshala

Eager to witness the highly anticipated India vs New Zealand World Cup match, Rishabh, a cricket enthusiast from Mohali, Punjab, hurriedly arrived at the stadium. In the midst of his rush to grab a quick…
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Shopkeepers 🤝 Cleanliness
September 10, 2024Awareness, Blogs, Partnerships, Responsible Tourism, Stories

Shopkeepers 🤝 Cleanliness

In the famed Bhagsu Waterfall Trail of Dharamshala, popular for hiking and birding, a formidable alliance between Waste Warriors and 19 local cafes unfolded. This subsequently thrust the shopkeepers into the forefront of a compelling…
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“We’ll go on, come what may!”
September 10, 2024Awareness, Blogs, Partnerships, Stories

“We’ll go on, come what may!”

One of the 40 schools participating in Green Gurukul, an inter-school competition in the city of Dehradun, was Schuller’s Heim, where kids from a nearby slum in Dalanwala study. During a clean-up activity, passers-by from…
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A Decade in Corbett, More to Come!
September 10, 2024Blogs, Milestones, Partnerships, Stories

A Decade in Corbett, More to Come!

A decade ago, when Khimuli Devi, a participant in Waste Warrior’s Paryavaran Sakhi  program from Jim Corbett, received her first wage, it gave her a taste of financial empowerment. Sitting outside the waste bank in…
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Operationalising Efficiency, Seven Days a Week!
September 10, 2024Blogs, Stories

Operationalising Efficiency, Seven Days a Week!

Waste Warriors recognises that successful behaviour change campaigns hinge upon ensuring reliable services, necessitating robust infrastructure. This includes the establishment of essential components like Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), waste banks, efficient transportation systems, widespread public…
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Transforming Tradition at a Century-Old Fair
September 10, 2024Awareness, Blogs, Partnerships, Stories

Transforming Tradition at a Century-Old Fair

The 100-year old Renuka Ji International Fair 2023 in Himachal Pradesh, a religious festival which centers around the Renuka lake, attracts not only 5 lakh pilgrims over a span of 15 days, but also generates…
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