Founder's Blog

Location: Las Vegas, USA. My project is running a club in my school called the Outdoor Intellect Club or OINC in short. The club is focused on making my school more environmentally sustainable, and also participating in ways to help in environmental conservation outside of school. The initiatives that OINC is considering include: Tree planting, Wilderness Survival workshops, environmental awareness campaigns, etc. So far, the club has done 2 initiatives: Installing more recy

Location: Nakuru, Kenya. Water pollution is a significant global issue affecting both human health and the environment. It stems from various sources, including industrial and agricultural waste, sewage, and oil spills, leading to contaminated drinking water, ecosystem damage, and health problems. In Nakuru, Kenya, one of the biggest contributors to water pollution is improper waste disposal.

Location: Thapar Institute, Patiala, Punjab. The global proliferation of microplastics (MPs) - plastic particles smaller than 5 mm - has become a critical environmental and public health concern. Recent research across 42 countries highlights their ubiquitous presence in tap water, bottled water, and groundwater. These contaminants act as "Trojan horses," carrying heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants into the human body, potentially leading to severe health issues s