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Why #CleanTheHills Exists

The Waste Problem On Our Trails

Every weekend, thousands visit India’s hills. But there is no daily waste collection system in these fragile ecosystems. Plastic bottles, food wrappers, and glass remain on trails, seep into soil, and enter mountain water streams. Without intervention, the damage compounds week after week.
This is preventable damage, and we’re stepping in.

Unmanaged Tourism
Waste

Massive amount of litter, from snacks to soda bottles, are abandoned on our hills.

10+
Tons Waste Generated Annually

Polluted Natural
Water Streams

Waste dumps poison mountain water and destroy downstream ecosystems.

90%
Waste Recovered Is Plastic

Wildlife & Ecosystem
Destruction

Litter poisons our soil and water, destroying natural habitats and endangering wildlife.

60%+
Sensitive Wildlife Zones Impacted

The Process

How #CleanTheHills Works

A standardized 6-step model to ensure safety, proper disposal, and measurable results.

Step 1

Location Identification

Identifying priority areas and waste hotspots.

Step 2

Permissions & Planning

Securing approvals and planning safe drives.

Step 3

Volunteer Mobilisation

Engaging youth and training on-site teams.

Step 4

Systematic Cleanup Drive

Conducting cleanup sweeps and documenting waste.

Step 5

Waste Segregation & Disposal

Sorting waste for responsible processing.

Step 6

Awareness Follow-Ups

Educating communities to prevent littering.

Waste accumulation in a hilly area identified as a cleanup hotspot for environmental restoration

We conduct rigorous site surveys to map out waste hotspots and analyze trash density. This allows us to prioritize the most vulnerable ecosystems and plan for maximum environmental impact before a single volunteer arrives.

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Hills landscape

Why #CleanTheHills Matters

When Hills Are Clean, People Care More

A visibly clean trail creates social pressure; people litter less and communities protect more. Removing waste is only the first step. The real goal is reshaping behaviour so that hills remain clean long after the drive ends.

Clean Trails
Reduce Littering

When a trail is visibly clean, it sets a social expectation. Visitors are less likely to throw waste in a space that is clearly being cared for.

Local
Guardianship

Community participation turns volunteers into long term protecters. When local clean their hills, they feel responsible for keeping them clean.

Protect
Biodiversity

Plastic waste harms fragile hill ecosystems. Removing toxins prevents contamination of soil, water streams and wildlife habitats.

Responsible
Tourism Culture

Each cleanup drive promotes conscious travel habits. Volunteers lead by example and encourage others to treat natural spaces with respect.

See The Impact

Visible Impact, Real Action

We share every detail because real impact requires full accountability to our donors and partners.


Through community action and dedicated cleanup drives, we turn degraded terrain into sustainable future.

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Cleanup Drive

Live Count

7+

Natural Sites Cleaned

Live Count

1K+

Volunteers Mobilized

Live Count

25+

Clean-Up Drives Conducted

Live Count

6K+

Diverted From Landfills (In Kg)

ESG & SDG Contribution

This initiative contributes to YTDS’s broader commitment to sustainable and measurable impact.

Environmental Impact

Restores natural landscapes by organizing community clean-up drives that protect ecosystems and promote environmental responsibility.

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Case Study

Explore Our Successful
Camping Projects

Bajaj Allianz Driving Environmental Impact Together

YTDS partnered with Bajaj Allianz to implement a Miyawaki forest initiative in Pune, engaging employees, volunteers, and local communities to enhance green cover and support long-term environmental sustainability.

📅 October 2023 – December 2023 📍 Pune
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Bajaj Finserv Nurturing a Greener Future Together

In partnership with Bajaj Finserv, YTDS conducted large-scale plantation activities in Pune, encouraging employee participation and supporting ecological restoration through sustained environmental action.

📅 June 2023 – June 2024 📍 Pune
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Empowering Communities Through Cyber Safety Awareness

YTDS conducted cyber safety and digital literacy sessions across communities, helping students, adults, and senior citizens stay informed about online security, fraud prevention, and responsible digital practices.

📅 2025–Ongoing 📍 Multi-State Initiative | India
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Advancing Learning Opportunities for Every Child

YTDS supported students from underserved communities with learning resources, educational materials, and digital access, helping ensure uninterrupted education during challenging times.

📅 2020 📍 Maharashtra, India
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Restoring Vision and Transforming Lives Through Care

YTDS, with support from Fidelity National Financial, enabled access to cataract surgeries and eye care services, helping underserved communities regain vision and improve their quality of life.

📅 13 March 2019 📍 Hoskote, Karnataka
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Building Financial Confidence for Future Generations

YTDS introduced practical financial literacy programs in schools, equipping students with essential money management, budgeting, and decision-making skills for a financially responsible future.

📅 2023 📍 Multi-State School Initiative | India
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Creating Inclusive Spaces for Care and Opportunity

YTDS partnered with stakeholders to enhance accessibility, accommodation, and essential facilities at Lalitha Bhavan, creating a safer and more supportive environment for children and residents.

📅 March, 2019 📍 Mandur, Bangalore
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Driving Environmental Restoration Through Collective Action

YTDS and RIA partnered to restore urban green spaces through cleanup drives and native tree plantations, encouraging employee volunteering and long-term environmental stewardship.

📅 2024 📍 Pune
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Engaging Communities in Ecological Restoration Efforts

YTDS and Worley brought volunteers together for seedball preparation activities, fostering environmental awareness and supporting ecosystem restoration through community-driven action.

📅 2025 📍 Pune
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Expanding Green Cover Through Native Forest Creation

YTDS and Toshiba collaborated to develop a Miyawaki forest in Pune, promoting biodiversity, ecological restoration, and long-term environmental sustainability through native tree plantation.

📅 December, 2025 📍 Pune
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Strengthening School Infrastructure for Student Success

YTDS collaborated with partners to improve essential school infrastructure, creating a safer, healthier, and more supportive learning environment for students in Kolwan.

📅 2023 📍 ZPP School, Kolwan, Mulshi, Pune
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Proof From The Ground

The People Behind The Change

Real stories from volunteers cleaning up our home.

Volunteers walking through a wooded area during a cleanup drive Volunteer picking up litter from the ground and placing it into a green waste bag Volunteers collecting trash and filling large green garbage bags during cleanup Volunteers gathering and sorting waste into bags in a forested area Volunteer carrying a filled garbage bag in a park during cleanup Collected waste stored in multiple green bags after a cleanup drive Volunteers holding garbage bags while preparing to collect waste Volunteer picking up litter near a roadside area using a garbage bag
Group of volunteers cleaning a hillside and collecting scattered waste Volunteers working together to collect litter into a large green bag Volunteers picking up waste in an open area during a cleanup activity Two volunteers collecting trash and placing it into a green waste bag Volunteer handling filled garbage bags after collecting waste in a park Volunteers organizing and managing collected waste bags after cleanup Volunteer collecting litter in a dry forest area using a garbage bag Volunteer picking up waste along a roadside during a cleanup drive

Full Transparency

Where Your Support Goes

Your support directly funds the tools and work needed to restore our hills.

Volunteer
Support
Cleanup
Execution
Waste
Management
Logistics &
Transport
Awareness &
Outreach

How Your Support Powers Each Cleanup

Volunteer Support

Gloves, bags, and safety gear for cleanup teams.

Cleanup Execution

On-ground waste collection across hill and trail areas.

Waste Management

Safe segregation and disposal of collected waste.

Logistics & Transport

Movement of teams, materials, and waste as needed.

Awareness & Outreach

Encouraging responsible behavior to prevent future littering.

Every contribution helps restore natural landscapes and protect local ecosystems.

Take Action Now

Let's Keep Our Hills Clean

One drive can change a location. Choose to volunteer, donate, or partner today.

Volunteer In Drives

Join our weekend cleanup teams. We provide the safety gear and training, you bring the energy to create change.

Donate To Support

Directly fuel the tools and logistics needed for restoration with full transparency.

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CSR Partnership

Support environmental action through hill cleanups and restoration.

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Schools & Colleges

Build a culture of conservation. Organize campus-to-hill drives and establish eco-clubs to educate them.

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Trusted Partnerships

Change Makers & Collaborators

Creating measurable change beyond compliance.

Affinity
Maks Group
Bajaj Finserv
Everlign
Zomato
Toshiba
HDFC Ergo
Worley
Bajaj Allianz
Sorigin
Only-B2B
Forvis Mazars
Vcons Ruct
Maier Vidorno
Tyagi Public School
Green Yatra
Shaw Toyota
Extentia
E Motorad
Pune City Traffic Police
National Service Science
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Mojjo
Pune Police
Swaraj College of Commerce
Mahiti Seva Samiti
Running Punters
WNS Cares Foundation
Agivant
Sankalp Pratishthan Thane
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