The Mangroves Cleanup Drive started on August 15, 2020 during Covid Lockdown. The drive led by Dharmesh Barai and colleagues Sriram Sankar and Rohan Bhosale, the Mangrove Cleanup Drive has completed an awe-inspiring three years (161 Weeks of relentless dedication). They have consistently strived for the protection of mangroves and the preservation of biodiversity. Their reach has extended from Nerul to Kamothe, with over 40 thousand citizens, who have siphoned over 270 tons of ocean waste from our mangroves.
The collected waste included medical items such as syrup bottles, medicine packets, and syringes, as well as cosmetic waste, FMCG packaging plastics, wrappers, liquor bottles, single-use plastics, cigarette packets, milk packets, and more. This waste, largely originating from the city, highlights the pressing need to address urban waste management. These waste rightly send for recycling at Turbhe Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation for further processing.
This amazing journey successful marching with positive results by immense contributions and unwavering support of Citizens.
We wholeheartedly invite every citizen to stand with us and be a part of this beautiful initiative. Your involvement and support will undoubtedly contribute to the restoration of lost biodiversity and the revival of aquatic life.
Let’s stand together and make a lasting difference!
Shared by Dharmesh Mewalal Barai - Founder, Environment Life Foundation, Navi Mumbai - Nerul