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Waste Warrior Transforms Trash into Livelihoods
5 Jun
Summary
- Smita Ahuja leads a mission for waste management and sustainability.
- Her NGO, Earthtree, educates communities and schools on zero-waste solutions.
- Ahuja aims to create income opportunities through recycled waste.
Smita Ahuja has dedicated 13 years to promoting efficient waste management, culminating in the establishment of her NGO, Earthtree, in June 2021. Witnessing Gurugram's transformation and its growing sanitation crisis, Ahuja now empowers communities and educational institutions to adopt sustainable, zero-waste practices.
Her approach emphasizes behavioral change, offering purpose and incentives for sustained environmental action. Ahuja collaborates with approximately 30 schools in the NCR, teaching young learners sustainability values. She believes children are key change-makers, carrying these principles into their homes and communities.
Earthtree's SMART initiative focuses on actionable steps for tangible environmental outcomes. Ahuja's vision extends to restoring harmony with nature by promoting a circular economy where all materials are repurposed, creating sustainable income opportunities and fostering a 'green-hearted' lifestyle.
