It All Starts With You

Leader

Sanyam Bajaj

To which topic does your idea refer?

information and education

Describe your idea! How does it work to reduce / replace plastic? How will you involve others?

It All Starts With You presses on the importance of individual attitudes when it comes to addressing climate change. It is time we Rethink our actions, Reconnect with the environment, and Redesign our lifestyle for a greener tomorrow.

​We are a community of go-getters. Believing in the value of small inconsequential changes, we take a pledge to regularly adopt one conscious habit, acting on each for at least 21 days. Our discussions forum is a platform for everyone to come forward collaborate, talk about your experience, and motivate others to become action takers too.

After understanding the habits, we are now moving to phase two to educate children about why plastic doesn’t lead to the world we all see in the books. We have already approached more than 10 NGOs and Mommy Bloggers.

Think bigger - What can you add to your idea to make it 1 million times more effective?

It's a slow process but a process which will help the generation to focus on things that would make think about how their action can lead to a better world. How we often see that the younger generation is leading the way to support the family monetarily but if they are taught wisely they can be the "change" for a better world.The idea is just not to educate them but make them leaders to think big.

Effectiveness: How much plastic can be saved with your idea?

Just like we talk about water and Israel or Bhutan and the environment, we will soon discuss a habit towards a plastic-free nation.

Reach: How many people can be reached with this idea?

Infinity is what I think.

Implementation: What does it take to realize your idea or make it even more successful?

Research is key to understand how these kids understand things at an early age through videos, activities, or through parents. And, with the help of the government - of course! It is time we Rethink our actions, Reconnect with the environment, and Redesign our lifestyle for a greener tomorrow.

Sustainability - How sustainable is your idea? What are the benefits for the environment?

Habits are the key and once we understand then its gonna have a bigger impact in all the SDGs mentioned by the UN.