About

Leading a Zero-Waste Movement to Protect the Himalayas

Pradeep Sangwan is a passionate environmentalist committed to protecting the Himalayan ecosystem from the growing threats of waste pollution and climate change. Raised in a disciplined environment at Military School Ajmer, he initially aspired to serve in the Indian Army but found his true calling in the mountains. While trekking through the Himalayas, he witnessed first-hand the alarming impact of unchecked plastic pollution, which led him to launch Healing Himalayas Foundation in 2016. What began as a solo clean-up has now evolved into a large-scale movement. Healing Himalayas has conducted over 1,000 clean-up drives, removed 1,633+ tonnes of waste, and established eight Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in remote regions. By implementing a zero-waste model, a decentralized waste collection system, and a centralized recycling approach, the initiative prevents waste from polluting rivers, forests, and villages. Now expanding to Chardham, starting with Kedarnath, Pradeep is championing responsible tourism and climate resilience, proving that grassroots action can drive global impact in the fight against environmental degradation and climate change.