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We empower children through innovative educational programmes on waste.

We know we must “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.” If we over-consume, the finite resources in our planet are depleted faster than they can be replenished. While we often embrace “recycle” and may venture into “reusing” waste, we too often forget to “reduce.” The amount of waste continues to increase around the world. Unless we deal with the sources of the problem, we will continue to deal with the symp

toms. We need to raise awareness, change behavior, and inspire 7 billion people to generate less waste.

12/05/2026

Every WasteLess programme goes through a rigorous 5-phase development process - because we believe that when it comes to environmental education, getting it right matters. Swipe to see how we build curricula that truly change behaviour.

07/05/2026

“She’s new at this school... Earlier she was not aware of all these stuff about plastics and
their disposal. But now she’s so conscious about using plastics. Even at home she tells
everybody: Please don’t use these single-use plastics, it’s harming the environment. I feel so
proud as her mum to see that.“
Meet Preetha, Grade 8 teacher. And her daughter, a Grade 6 student.
When Preetha started teaching the Sea Change programme, something unexpected
happened: She became a student too.
The content was new to her. The plastic journey - from land to sea to food chain - was
something she’d only had a vague idea about. But as she taught it, she learned it. And as she
learned it, she changed.
She talked to her husband about it. She started segregating biodegradables at home. She
downloaded the Marine Debris Tracker app.
But here’s where it gets beautiful:
Her daughter didn’t just learn the content. She became an advocate.
At home, she reminds everyone about single-use plastics. She teaches her older sister what
she learned. She’s gone from unaware to unstoppable in one school year.
And Preetha? She’s watching her child become the change she’s teaching about.
„We really want to be the change that we expect from the environment.“
This is what happens when environmental education reaches teachers AND students. This is
what happens when learning spreads across generations. This is what happens when
knowledge becomes action becomes culture.
One programme. A lifetime of impact.

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29/04/2026

Thank you for being part of our Sea Change adventure! WasteLess’s hands-on approach proves that transformative learning happens when we engage both hearts and minds - moving beyond simple knowledge transmission to create genuine emotional connections.
By combining cognition with emotion, Sea Change creates lasting behavioral change that ripples through communities. Here’s to education that touches souls and inspires action - together, we can turn the tide!

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15/04/2026

Those tiny pieces next to your water bottle? They’re microplastics, smaller than a grain of rice, and nearly impossible to escape.

Plastic doesn’t just disappear. Sunlight makes it weak and crumbly, waves break it down into pieces, and the wind carries microplastics everywhere - from the depths of our oceans to the top of Mount Everest.

And it’s not just in nature. Microplastics are also found in cosmetic and hygiene products like face wash, in the form of tiny manmade beads called microbeads. So even your morning routine could be adding to the problem.

The scary part? These tiny particles make their way into the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe - entering our bodies without us even knowing.

But knowledge is power. The more we understand about microplastics, the better choices we can make, for ourselves and for our planet.

Watch our full video to discover exactly how microplastics reach your body and what you can do about it.
Also check your cosmetic & hygiene products for microbeads using the QR code .

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09/04/2026

Today

Scientists have warned us that water scarcity isn’t a future possibility, it is our present reality, with 80% of the global population already facing water security threats.
Today’s children will inherit this water crisis, making education today a powerful tool for developing sustainable solutions tomorrow.

That’s why the WasteLess team is now developing a brand new freshwater curriculum for students aged 5–14, designed to inspire the next generation of water stewards.

08/04/2026

2023

Sea Change is a 5-lesson toolkit developed in 2022, tailored towards reducing marine plastic pollution at the source by educating children through informative content, hands-on experiments, interactive games and a fun celebration.
It is the first curriculum in the world that talks about the microplastics cycle, similar to the water or carbon cycle. Launched in 2023 with the support of the National Geographic Society, it aims to inspire students aged 10–13 to become conscious protectors of our oceans.

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07/04/2026

2018

In 2018, a mentor who had witnessed the impact of the educational programmes connected the team with the Tamil Nadu School Education Department. After countless proposals and revisions, parts of Garbology, Pick It Up, and kNOw PLASTICS were integrated into Tamil Nadu State Government student textbooks.

These textbooks are still in circulation today, reaching millions of students. From an Auroville classroom to a state government curriculum, proof that education can scale.

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06/04/2026

2014

Next in line was Pick It Up, a card game addressing the issue of waste separation and its value, that the team envisioned could be played by children all over India.

Ribhu and Chandrah understood that meaningful behavioural change required more than just a game - it needed tangible experiences that resonated with children, making them feel seen and valued. That realisation would shape everything WasteLess built next.

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05/04/2026

2012

With the support of Vimal and Martin from Auroville Consulting, the idea of an educational curriculum on waste was born: Garbology 101. Researching the latest science on waste published in the global north and translating it for classrooms in Auroville was WasteLess’s first project.

The project soon gained traction nationwide. As students grasped the concepts, they advocated for practical solutions on their campuses - waste separation, composting areas, and reusable alternatives wherever possible.

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04/04/2026

2010

Over shared lunches, Chandrah persuaded her brother Ribhu to join her in spearheading the Litter Free Auroville Campaign. Their campaign featured an art exhibition, the famous Trashion Show, concerts, and a puppet show, all made out of and inspired by waste.
Over 1,500 people came together to collect litter, filling over 580 bags.

But Auroville was litter free for only about a week. The garbage started piling up again. That’s when they realised: a clean-up event wasn’t enough. The change had to come from within.

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WasteLess, RE-CENTRE Campus, Service Area
Auroville
605101,TAMILNADU

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+91 (0)413 2623 445

Website

http://wastelessindia.org/

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