Our Team and Community Recognition
We are a community-powered group of volunteers, parents, and everyday citizens working to make Gurgaon greener. Meet the people driving our initiatives and see the milestones we’ve hit together.
A proud moment for our community as we receive a certificate of felicitation from the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG). This recognition acknowledges our significant contributions to the city's environmental well-being.
We are grateful to have received our first appreciation award from the Joint Commissioner of the Swachh Bharat Mission. This honor from the MCG recognizes our community's dedicated efforts in promoting a zero-waste lifestyle.
Our founder, Juhi, holding our certificate from the MCG for the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign. This award is a tribute to every single volunteer and community member who has joined us in our mission.
Meet the facilitators behind our community events. We are a diverse group of architects, educators, chefs, and evangelists, all united by a passion for creating a sustainable and connected community.
Introducing the team for our 'Yog & Culinary Retreat'. We bring together experts in yoga, millets, and zero-waste living to create holistic experiences that connect our community with nature and each other.
We were honored to introduce Zero Waste Gurgaon to an inspiring group of women entrepreneurs. Collaborating with other organizations helps us share our initiative with a wider audience and create a greater impact together.
A group photo from a women entrepreneurs' meet. We believe in the power of collaboration and are always excited to connect with like-minded individuals and groups to build a more sustainable world.
About Our Team & Community Recognition
We aren't a typical NGO with a corporate office and paid staff. Our team is a diverse group of architects, educators, chefs, and parents who dedicate their weekends to cleaning up our city and running these workshops. When you join an event, you're not just attending a session—you're meeting the neighbors who, like you, want to leave a cleaner Gurgaon for our kids.
Built by Neighbors, for Neighbors
At our core, we believe that real change doesn't come from top-down policies, but from the ground up. Our facilitators—like founder Juhi and evangelist Sargam—don't do this alone. We are a collective of volunteers, students, and working professionals who juggle our day jobs with our mission to tackle landfill waste and plastic pollution.
Whether it’s a plogging drive at Leopard Trail or a DIY upcycling workshop, the people you see here are the same ones you’ll find on the ground, picking up litter or teaching a composting class. We keep it simple: no complex hierarchies, just action.
Why Recognition Matters
Seeing our work acknowledged by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) isn't just about the framed certificates on our walls. It represents a shift in how our city views waste management. From the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign to our collaboration with local women entrepreneurs, these awards confirm that individual household changes—like recycling pooja flowers or managing home composting—actually add up to a cleaner, sustainable Gurgaon.
Join the Movement
We are always looking for more hands on deck. Whether you have an hour to spare on a Sunday or want to host a donation drive in your apartment complex, there’s a place for you here. Come meet the team, share your ideas, and let’s work together to reclaim our city’s green spaces.
Zero Waste
We are just a bunch of regular folks, from architects to home chefs, who got tired of complaining and started doing something about it. We’re moms, students, and neighbors trying to bring back the simple, sustainable habits our grandparents followed. It’s messy, it’s real, and we’d love for you to join us.
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