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From nomadness to madness: Looking with concern into the environmental impact of the 4th Nomadic Festival in Korzok
Tents, cars and people on the banks of the Tso Moriri Lake – the venue for the 4th Nomadic Festival, August 2026. The 4th Nomadic Festival, held on the banks of Tso Moriri Lake near the village of Korzok, was the first time we attended this event. Tso Moriri is a high-altitude glacial lake, surrounded by wetlands and rich in wildlife. It is a designated Ramsar site, one of only 100 such sites in India, protected for its ecosystem and biodiversity. Our primary intention in att
Aparajita Goswami
3 days ago9 min read
Rural waste management in Ladakh: Problems, reasons and solutions
Although villages in Ladakh generate a large amount of waste, we do not highlight the problem as we want to promote a picturesque image...
Aparajita Goswami
Jun 14, 20245 min read
Out of sight, out of mind: The waste crisis in Ladakh
Waste poses a significant crisis in Ladakh, although it is not widely acknowledged. A major contributing factor to this issue is the lack...
Aparajita Goswami
May 29, 20243 min read
Not entertainment, not conservation: Bactrian camel safari in Ladakh
Bactrian camels are a popular tourist attraction of Ladakh, bringing income for locals. The depleted population of the double-humped...
Aparajita Goswami
Oct 27, 202310 min read
Run for the environment: A public awareness film
About the film Run for the Environment calls on people to reduce their environmental footprint as they travel in Ladakh because situated...
Aparajita Goswami
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Incinerator: The silent killer
Under the Swachh Bharat Mission by the Government of India, pad vending machines and small incinerators have been installed in schools, colleges, and public toilets to make menstrual hygiene easily accessible to women and girls and manage menstrual waste safely and effectively. Multiple studies confirm that disposable sanitary pads contain up to 90% plastic, so when incinerated, they release toxic gases like other plastics, which severely pollute the environment and are a hea
Aparajita Goswami
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Pre-consumer textile waste solutions at MuddleArt
Based on interview with Sanjay Chauhan, Founder & CEO, MuddleArt, New Delhi, 1 December 2022. Photo courtesy: MuddleArt Our interest in...
Aparajita Goswami
Jan 27, 20234 min read
Khardung-La pass: Constructions and destruction at 18,000 ft
Mountain passes are a special geographic feature –– a route through a mountain range or over a ridge situated at a higher elevation. In...
Aparajita Goswami
Oct 5, 20227 min read
Kargil waste management at a glance
Excerpt from interview with Shafqat Ali Khan, Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Kargil (MCK), 26 March 2022, Kargil Can you give a...
Aparajita Goswami
Jun 17, 20225 min read
Upcycling textile waste in Ladakh
What happens to textile waste in Ladakh Textile waste does not feature commonly in discussions on waste management, especially since...
Aparajita Goswami
May 1, 20224 min read
Spang: The lifeline of Skara village
In continuation of our efforts to clean up the Skara Spang (meadow of Skara village), we joined the residents of Skara for a community...
Aparajita Goswami
Sep 11, 20215 min read
Return to producer: Sustainability initiative by a seabuckthorn juice company
We enjoy the refreshing taste of Jimpo juice but afterwards do not know what to do with the empty glass bottle: store it at home, throw...
Aparajita Goswami
Jul 30, 20215 min read
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