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The zero-waste concept aims to minimize waste generation by rethinking consumption patterns, promoting reuse, and ensuring effective recycling. It focuses on a circular economy where resources are conserved, and landfill

Bridging the Gap Between Youth Unemployment and Sustainability Through Green Jobs In a rapidly changing world, where climate change and environmental degradation pose mounting challenges, the global job market is

Restoring Urban Lakes: A Community-Led Solution for Sustainable Water Management In cities across the world, urban lakes are vanishing at an alarming rate, succumbing to pollution, encroachment, and neglect. According

Urban biodiversity plays a crucial role in sustaining ecological balance within cities. It encompasses the diverse range of plant and animal species that inhabit urban landscapes, contributing to ecosystem services

The Global Plastic Pollution Crisis and the Need for Sustainable Clean-up Drives In July 2021, a massive mound of plastic waste spanning several kilometers was discovered floating in the Caribbean

The circular economy is an economic model designed to minimize waste and make the most of resources. Unlike the traditional linear economy, which follows a “take, make, dispose” approach, the

Sustainability education is crucial in addressing global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource depletion. It equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and motivation to adopt sustainable

As cities expand and concrete jungles replace natural ecosystems, the need for large-scale tree-planting campaigns has become more urgent than ever. According to a report by the Food and Agriculture

Waste management is one of the biggest environmental challenges faced by cities and communities worldwide. Every day, millions of tons of waste are generated, much of which ends up in

Earth5R’s Dharavi Model: A Grassroots Revolution in Plastic Recycling In the heart of Mumbai, where the city’s relentless urban sprawl meets one of Asia’s largest slums, a silent yet significant

A River in Crisis – The Mithi River’s Tale of Neglect and Hope In the heart of Mumbai, a city known for its towering skyscrapers and relentless hustle, flows the

Composting is the natural process of breaking down organic materials like food scraps, leaves, and paper into nutrient-rich soil. This decomposition process is driven by microorganisms, fungi, and insects, transforming

A Step Towards Water Security In the heart of India’s bustling cities, where skyscrapers loom and roads remain parched under the sweltering sun, a silent crisis brews—water scarcity. According to

Community-based Urban Gardening: A Solution to Urban Biodiversity Loss In the sprawling concrete jungles of modern cities, biodiversity is quietly vanishing. According to a 2019 report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy

The Waste Crisis and the Need for Zero-Waste Residential Societies In today’s rapidly urbanizing world, residential societies are grappling with an ever-growing waste crisis. From plastic packaging and food scraps

The Rising Challenge of E-Waste: Understanding the Need for Action In an age where technology advances at an unprecedented rate, electronic devices have become an integral part of daily life.

Urban Plantation Drives in India – A Growing Necessity Urban plantation has emerged as a critical solution to the escalating environmental challenges faced by India’s rapidly expanding cities. Defined as

Plastic waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, oceans, and even in

Every day, the world produces nearly 2.24 billion tons of solid waste, according to the World Bank. By 2050, this number is expected to rise by 70% if drastic measures

In the sixth episode of Earth5R’s Sustainable Futures podcast series, Dr. Simone Sandholz, Senior Scientist at the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), joins Saurabh Gupta