India's heritage offers diverse sustainable options. The Shristi group from Nata Village, Madhya Pradesh, has revived the tradition of serving food in 'Pattal' leaf plates during festive occasions, replacing disposable plastics. Kudos to the young champions of the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge from Shristi!

One voice can change a nation, as seen in young activists from Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, who are using community radio to raise awareness about plastic pollution and India’s ban on single-use plastics.

The fishermen and women of Mangamaripeta, Andhra Pradesh, are turning plastic ghost nets into useful stuff, pushing for a circular economy while keeping beaches clean. they collect, clean, and hand over the junk to community women who give it new life. sustainable vibes all around!

As a champion, Anusweta Deb has led green-skilling workshops for young women in flood-prone villages of Odisha and Kerala, teaching them to create sustainable life jackets from repurposed plastics.

Satyabrata Samal, the Climate Man of Odisha, is a dedicated advocate for the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge. He has mobilized nearly 500 local youths to combat marine litter and coastal plastic pollution through cleanup drives in Odisha, aiming to restore its beautiful marine landscapes.

The "Green Fellows" of Tamil Nadu aligned with the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge to tackle plastic pollution in schools and communities. They promoted the state's yellow cloth bags, or Majappai, as a symbol of sustainable living, reviving its cultural significance.

Women are key to waste management. Twenty members of IASEW set up a system focusing on waste segregation and connecting with local recyclers to process single-use plastics. They spread their message on plastic reduction and management through meetings and radio broadcasts.

Tide Turners Youth Champions in Baundi Village, Uttar Pradesh, launched a steel cutlery bank to cut down on single-use plastics at community events. The bank is already receiving orders from nearby villages.

Young women from Ghumasan village in Mehsana district are stitching and distributing durable cloth bags to local shops and community members to replace plastic. They also lead awareness rallies and meetings, and are now receiving orders from other villages.

Kerala State Scouts and Guide Fellowships, along with local communities, restore ecosystems near Mangalam Dam and Kadappara-Alingal Waterfalls through cleanup drives. Collected waste is sent to Haritha Karma Sena to support a circular economy.

A garden bench was created by upcycling 80 kg of plastic collected during a cleanup drive on International Youth Day at Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, A Ramsar Site, in Gujarat, which is home to over 300 bird species.

In Rwanda’s quiet districts, young Scouts have become heroes of change. Armed with plastic bottles and a passion for the planet, they transform waste into treasure—handcrafted bags, planters, even toy cars. From weekend meetings to community drives, they spread the word: plastic pollution must end. With every item made and lesson shared, they turn small steps into giant strides for the environment, proving that even the youngest can lead a movement for a cleaner, greener world.

Since 2022, over 4,500 youth in Madagascar have joined the Plastic Tide Turners Challenge, tackling plastic pollution through advocacy and leadership. Scouts are driving change by organizing cleanups, creating plastic recycling initiatives, and influencing policy. Their actions inspire communities to reduce waste and protect the environment for future generations.

In the heart of Brazil's bustling Parque das Mangabeiras, the Sanumá patrol embarked on a mission to spark recycling awareness in young Scouts. Through creative activities and teamwork, they collected plastic, crafted useful items, and spread the 3Rs message, leaving the park cleaner and inspiring a sustainable future.

In the Philippines, Scouts proudly wear the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge badge, a symbol of their fight against plastic pollution. When COVID-19 hit, Scout leaders like Ronila Balanquit adapted, bringing the challenge online and leading plastic reduction projects. For them, the challenge is a pathway to a sustainable future.

Walking through India's cities, single-use plastics fill the streets. With plastic waste surging, the Bharat Scouts and Guides embraced the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge, organizing coastal clean-ups and launching awareness campaigns. From digital advocacy to “My Bottle, My Pride,” their efforts have empowered communities to reduce plastic pollution, one step at a time.

In Cameroon, Scouts turned the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge into a movement. From cleaning Bafoussam’s streets to restoring Dschang Lake, they transformed plastic waste into paving stones and raised environmental awareness. At Yaoundé University, a simple booth sparked a campus-wide shift toward sustainable waste practices, proving that small actions ignite big change.

In Guatemala, young Scouts like Elena Motta led the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge, simplifying activities for children and inspiring over 2,000 Scouts to tackle plastic waste. From replacing plastic bags with leaves to spreading community awareness, their small actions sparked hope for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

In Guatemala, young Scouts like Elena Motta led the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge, simplifying activities for children and inspiring over 2,000 Scouts to tackle plastic waste. From replacing plastic bags with leaves to spreading community awareness, their small actions sparked hope for a cleaner, more sustainable future.