upstream waste intervention

An Upstream Intervention in Action: How Pune’s Schoolchildren Are Preventing Plastic Pollution Before It Begins

Mission City Chakra demonstrates how child-led behaviour change and family pledges can serve as a scalable upstream intervention—preventing plastic exposure, microplastic pollution, and long-term public health costs. Why Upstream Interventions Matter in Urban Waste Policy Urban waste systems across India—including Pune—are largely designed to manage waste after it is generated. Collection efficiency, processing capacity, and […]

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How Pune’s 3 Lakh Children Are Quietly Changing the City’s Waste Future

Mission City Chakra is mobilising Pune’s schoolchildren to eliminate plastic tiffins, bottles, and textbook covers—protecting health, preventing microplastic pollution, and triggering family-level behaviour change. A Quiet Shift Is Happening in Pune’s Homes and Schools Across Pune, a silent but powerful transformation is underway. More than 3 lakh schoolchildren are participating in a simple yet far-reaching

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