May 2025

Shashini
Jun 12
6 min read

HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH

Proud moment!:

Our Founder led India’s Youth Delegation at BRICS 2025!

BRICS 2025:

We are proud to share that our Founder, Anirudh S Dutt, represented India at the prestigious BRICS 2025 Youth Engagement Forum. He served as the Head of the Indian Youth Delegation and was invited as a Panelist at the Plenary Session with Youth Organizations, held on May 26, 2025. Anirudh also actively participated in the Thematic Webinar Sessions, sharing insights on sustainable development, youth leadership, and community-driven waste management. His participation highlighted LBTC’s grassroots impact and India’s commitment to building inclusive, sustainable urban communities on a global stage.

Plogrun with Headout

We partnered with Headout Company for the very first time to organize a plog run on 30th May 2025, near the Solid Waste Processing Unit, Koramangala. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of 30 employees, who came together to clean the surroundings and promote environmental responsibility. During the drive, we successfully collected around 80 kgs of dry waste. The event was not only a great example of corporate social engagement but also reinforced the importance of collective action in building cleaner, more sustainable neighborhoods.

Volunteer Orientation

As part of our regular schedule, we successfully conducted our Volunteer Orientation Program on May 10th, 2025, the second Saturday of the month, where 12 volunteers participated. This session welcomed all newly registered volunteers, offering them insights into our organization’s mission, ongoing initiatives, and the impact we strive to create. It was a valuable opportunity for volunteers to understand our work and discover meaningful ways to get involved.

Volunteers who expressed interest in active participation have been added to their respective WhatsApp groups to stay informed about upcoming events and activities. Our orientation sessions are held on the second Saturday of every month, with the next one scheduled for June 14th at 12 PM.

For more details, feel free to contact us at 93532 18818.

If you're passionate about driving change and wish to be part of our volunteer community, sign up on our website and take the first step towards making a difference!

Namma Swachha Adugodi (NSA) – Bosch:

Last year, we launched the NAMMA SACHA ADUGODI(NSA) project in collaboration with SAHAAS and BOSCH, initially covering 3 out of 14 blocks. Of these, 1 block was managed by our team and 2 blocks by SAAHAS.

We are now expanding the project to cover a total of 6 additional blocks — 3 blocks each for LBTC and SAAHAS each. For LBTC, the expansion includes our original block plus 3 new blocks in the Rajendra Nagar area, which comprises approximately 6,000 households. SAAHAS will be managing the other 3 blocks, 2 in the Police Quarters and 1 in the Koramangala Corporation Bank, which comprises approximately 3000 households.

Pourakarmikas Upskilling Session

We recently organized an upskilling session for the Pourakarmikas working in the first three blocks we’ve adopted. This heartwarming event focused on both appreciation and awareness. Each Pourakarmika was given a thoughtful goodie bag, which included useful items like a lunchbox, as a token of gratitude for their relentless efforts. The session also included an engaging awareness drive on the harmful effects of single-use plastics, empowering them with knowledge to make more sustainable choices.

Additionally, we extended our support to BBMP auto drivers by distributing microphones to help them in their daily work. The event turned out to be a meaningful and impactful experience, marked by genuine interactions. It gave us a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by these everyday heroes, and we made sure their voices were heard.

Inauguration of Rajendranagar Block

On 24th May, We organized a special event at Rajendranagar that was officially inaugurated by MLA Ramalinga Reddy and Swabhimana Trust head Venkatesh. The event also saw the active participation of the BBMP team and drew a large crowd from the community. During the gathering, the dignitaries addressed the residents, emphasizing the importance of waste segregation and the vital role community participation plays in maintaining a clean and sustainable neighborhood. The inauguration marked a significant milestone in our project, energizing the local residents to take ownership and contribute to the cause with renewed enthusiasm.

Silent Audit

We conducted a 15-day silent audit in 6 new blocks which we had adopted this year. The aim was to

evaluate the long-term impact of our awareness campaigns by observing actual household practices—without any new interventions during the audit period. Our team discreetly followed the garbage collection trucks, monitoring segregation practices at the doorstep. Out of 9000 plus households in the 6 blocks, 850 plus households were found to be actively segregating their waste, resulting in an overall segregation efficiency of less than 10 %. This data provides us with crucial insights into baseline statistics of the blocks and highlighted areas where further reinforcement may be needed.

Volunteering Activity with BOSCH

In collaboration with Bosch, we engaged their employees on 31st May in a meaningful on-ground effort in one of the newly adopted blocks, which had been taken up by Saahas. A team of 10 dedicated volunteers, along with the Bosch employees, conducted a comprehensive house-to-house awareness drive. Together, we reached out to over 230 households, spreading awareness about waste segregation, sustainable practices, and community responsibility. The activity not only strengthened community engagement but also showcased the power of corporate-volunteer collaboration in driving grassroots impact.

Stories of Change:

An extension of the Veeraru course.

This is a platform to feature inspiring individuals who have embraced and led sustainable lifestyles. Whether they’ve been living sustainably for years or have transformed their habits recently, we want to share their journeys.

If you know someone with such a story, please reach out — they could be featured in our upcoming Stories of Change!

Fabric of Change: Empowering TRF with Shredding Infrastructure - Desmet

Desment, a company focused on sustainable initiatives, recently reached out to us with an interest in supporting waste management efforts, particularly around Dry Waste Collection Centres (DWCCs). In response, our team conducted thorough research and reached out to Hasiru Dala for insights. Based on their expertise, they recommended that instead of supporting a DWCC, Desment should consider working with the Textile Recovery Facility (TRF), which specifically handles textile waste.

TRF is a unique facility where textile waste is carefully sorted—reusable materials are repurposed, while non-reusable ones are shredded. However, since the facility currently lacks an in-house shredding machine, they rely on third-party vendors for shredding, which significantly increases operational costs. If a shredding machine were available on-site, the centre could save on these expenses and help waste pickers earn a better income from the processed material.

This TRF is managed by Indumanti a waste picker and is entirely run by waste pickers. This model not only diverts textile waste from landfills but also creates meaningful livelihood opportunities for the waste-picking community.

Visit to the TRF:

On 31st May, our team, along with representatives from Desment and Hasiru Dala, visited the Textile Recovery Facility (TRF) to gain a deeper understanding of its operations and explore how the addition of a shredding machine could add value to the process. During the visit, we closely observed how textile waste is sorted—reusable materials are separated for thrift and rest the sorted based on type and color.

Currently, due to the lack of an in-house shredding machine, the facility directly sells the textile waste to recyclers at a lesser cost as it is not shredded, which reduces the income potential for the waste pickers who manage the centre. Through this visit, we understood that installing a shredding machine at TRF could significantly streamline operations, lower costs, and ultimately increase the income and dignity of the waste-picking community. The visit highlighted the important role of infrastructure in strengthening circular economy practices and supporting livelihoods.

Inspiring Young Changemakers at Viveka 2025

We are proud to share that our Founder, Anirudh S Dutt, was invited as a distinguished speaker at Viveka 2025, a one-day non-residential enrichment session held on May 11, 2025 for college student volunteers associated with Youth for Seva.

During his session, Anirudh shared the inspiring journey of Let’s Be The Change, highlighting the power of grassroots action and citizen-led movements. His talk aimed to ignite purpose and passion among young minds, encouraging them to lead impactful initiatives in their own communities.