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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

Step-by-Step: How We Clean Hills

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+ kg

Diverted from Landfills

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

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Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

1 SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

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Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

1 SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

2 SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

3 Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

4 Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

5 Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

6 Strengthening Corporate Safety Culture Through Action

SafeHerIndia delivered an on-site women's empowerment workshop at Forbes Marshall,

View All Arrow 📅 12-Jan-2026 📍 Pune City

Proof from the ground

The People Behind the Change

Real stories from the 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

Segregation, handling, and responsible disposal of collected waste

Logistics & Transport

Movement of materials, teams, and collected waste where needed

Awareness & Outreach

Encouraging responsible behavior to prevent future littering

Every contribution helps restore natural landscapes and protect local ecosystems.

Take Action Now

Be the Reason This Hill Stays 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 to bring the energy to transform the landscape.

Donate to support

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

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CSR Partnership

Align your brand with environmental action. Sponsor specific hill locations and engage your employees in hands-on restoration.

Partner With Us

Schools & Colleges

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

Get Your School Involved
Partners & Supporters

The Brands support our mission

From schools to corporations, we are all in this together.

Bajaj Finserv
Shaw Toyota
Agivant
Everlign
Zomato
Toshiba
HDFC Ergo
Worley
Bajaj Allianz
Sorigin
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