Building Partnerships for Waste-Free Salem
⚡ The Challenge
In Salem city, drains overflowed with plastic, cows ate garbage, and the Vaigai river choked with waste. Though the municipality cleaned, the lack of cooperation from shops and households made it a losing battle. “Our street smells bad all the time because of plastic,” said Deepak, 13.
🎯 Our Solution
Children’s Parliaments partnered with NGOs, shopkeepers, and ward councillors to launch a Plastic-Free Street Campaign. They installed bins, ran collection drives, and encouraged shops to switch to cloth and paper bags. Street plays helped residents see how plastic harms cows and water bodies.
🌱 Long-Term Impact
Three model streets proved partnerships work when everyone takes responsibility.
- Clean streets without plastic waste.
- Shops proudly shift to eco-friendly bags.
- Waste segregation becomes part of daily life.
- Community ownership reduces burden on authorities.
🤝 Why Us
We succeed where others fail because we unite children, citizens, and leaders together.
- Partnership model ensures shared responsibility.
- Focus on awareness, not just enforcement.
- Children inspire adults to join campaigns.
- Proven track record in urban neighborhoods.
❤️ How You Can Help
Be part of the solution—reduce plastic use and partner with us for a waste-free Salem. ♻️