Learn from lived experience

Practical lessons from communities tackling pollution—what worked, what didn't, and how to adapt for your context.

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Community voices

"Switching to covered, labeled bins ended nightly burning by neighbors. We shared photos of clean areas and offered tips door‑to‑door. Within a month, smoke complaints dropped, and pests decreased."
RI
R. Iqbal
Resident Association

Impact achieved

  • 90% reduction in open burning
  • 50% fewer pest complaints
  • Replicated in 3 nearby areas
"A low‑cost PM2.5 sensor let our school choose safer times for outdoor sports. We posted daily readings and encouraged mask use on high‑AQI days."
SN
S. Nair
Teacher

Impact achieved

  • 40% reduction in high-pollution exposure
  • Increased student awareness
  • Adopted by 5 other schools

Featured projects

Community members sorting waste into labeled containers.
Waste Management

Neighborhood waste sorting

A 150-household initiative that eliminated open burning through organized waste separation and community education.

Duration: 8 months
Cost: ₹15,000
Households: 150
Learn approach → UNEP waste guide →
Students using air quality monitoring equipment.
Air Quality

School air monitoring network

Students operate low-cost sensors to track air quality and make informed decisions about outdoor activities.

Duration: Ongoing
Cost: ₹8,000
Students: 500
View data → AirNow resources →
Community volunteers testing water quality.
Water Safety

Community water testing

Residents learned simple water testing methods and improved storage practices to reduce contamination risks.

Duration: 6 months
Cost: ₹5,000
Families: 80
See checklist → CDC water guide →

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