Kanpur Ploggers Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) which started in 2021 for a cleaner and sustainable lifestyle. We started the initiative through Plogging in our holy river Ganga. Kanpur Ploggers Foundation has signed a formal MoU with the Kanpur Nagar Nigam in 2021 to clean the ghats of the Ganga in Kanpur. We have developed a community of more than 800 Eco-warriors both online and offline. We conduct weekly cleanup drives at different ghats, preventing 70,000 kilos of waste from entering the river, thereby reducing ocean pollution and contributing to global change.
Our initiatives have inspired residents to reduce plastic use and collect plastic packets, which we collect from doorsteps and shopkeepers for recycling. So far, 5 lakhs such packets have been recycled into products like cycle seat covers, pipes, and tree guards. Additionally, During our monsoon plantation drives, we planted over 500 plants across Kanpur safeguarded by these recycled tree guards. Project Sankalp focuses on reducing polythene usage by donating cloth bags made from recycled bedsheets and curtains to shopkeepers. Meanwhile, Project Bartan Bank aims to minimize single-use plastics at parties by providing steel utensils at a nominal cost of Rs. 1 per item.
Our projects are transforming the city and its citizens, promoting low-waste and conscious living. We have also established Arpan Sthals at various ghats to prevent waste from entering the river. From collecting plastics from households for recycling and producing cloth bags from waste cloth, to planting trees and picking trash from the ghats, we are fostering a sustainable community mindset
At Kanpur Ploggers Foundation, our mission is to create awareness and promote sustainable practices for a cleaner, greener, and healthier planet. We believe everyone has a role in protecting the environment and strive to empower individuals and communities to take action. Through education, resources, and tools, we make eco-friendly choices accessible, whether it’s reducing plastic waste, conserving energy, or supporting sustainable agriculture.
Collaborating with like-minded individuals and organizations, we amplify our impact, proving that small changes lead to big results. Together, we are committed to solving today’s environmental challenges for a sustainable future.
Our vision is to foster a community dedicated to conscious and sustainable living. By aligning with SDGs 11, 12, 13, 14, and 17, we aim to create inclusive, resilient cities, promote responsible consumption, combat climate change, protect marine life, and build strong global partnerships for a sustainable future.
At our core, we believe that everyone has a role to play in protecting the environment, and we strive to empower individuals and communities to take action towards that goal. We work tirelessly to provide education, resources, and tools that make it easy for people to make eco-friendly choices in their daily lives.
Whether it’s reducing plastic waste, conserving energy, or supporting sustainable agriculture, we are dedicated to finding solutions to the environmental challenges that we face today. We believe that small changes can lead to big results, and we encourage everyone to start taking action in their own unique way.
We are proud to collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations who share our vision for a sustainable future. Our partnerships allow us to reach a broader audience and make a greater impact on the world.
