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 bite before the match, he couldn’t help but observe some people holding placards while others who diligently picked up waste— all wearing green reflective jackets.
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala, renowned as one of the world’s most beautiful cricket stadiums, was in fact remarkably clean. In collaboration with government officials, the process of waste collection had actually begun much in advance. This was true for all five matches, after which a staggering 36,062 kgs of waste awaited proper disposal.
In partnership with the organizers, Waste Warriors reduced single-use items and strategically placed enough dustbins throughout the picturesque venue. 28 Warriors stood prepared amidst the hustle of almost 23,000 cricket enthusiasts when India won against New Zealand, and Warriors, against waste. Such partnerships help us garner more mainstream, public support for sustainable waste management systems.
Waste Warriors drives partnership scaling by strategically engaging diverse stakeholders, fostering collaborative ecosystems, and leveraging expertise. Through targeted capacity building, knowledge sharing, and resource alignment, Waste Warriors cultivates an empowered network capable of expanding waste management solutions. This strategy ensures that our efforts foster sustainable change beyond our organization, creating a lasting positive impact on waste management practices.
