Our Work

At the intersection of community, ecology, and systems thinking.

Zero Waste Aandolan is a grassroots movement led by TIEEDI Permaculture Foundation to tackle the Himalayan waste crisis through regenerative, community-driven solutions. Our work spans the Eastern Himalayas, weaving education, system design, and innovation into actionable change.

Our Projects

We operate through three interconnected pillars:
Each pillar supports the other. Let us reimagine waste, not as a problem, but as a powerful starting point for change.

Experiential Education

Nurturing future stewards of the Earth
We believe true change begins with awareness and agency. Through immersive learning journeys, workshops, nature trails, and school partnerships, we engage young minds in real-world environmental challenges. Our approach transforms classrooms into ecosystems, building ecological literacy from the ground up.

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Holistic Waste Management

Systems that work for mountains, and the people who call them home
Our work involves setting up end-to-end zero-waste systems in mountain communities — from household-level segregation to institutional composting and village-wide recovery centers. We prioritise local employment, dignity of labour, and circular systems that are rooted in the land and sustained by the community.

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Waste Innovation

Turning waste into opportunity
Where others see waste, we see possibility. From upcycled construction materials to handcrafted eco-products and micro-enterprise models, we explore creative ways to repurpose waste. These solutions are not just environmentally sound, they’re livelihood-generating, scalable, and tailored for Himalayan realities.

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