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OneStepGreener
Org Type
Nonprofit
Year Founded
2018
Winner or Finalist
2025 Finalist
Project
Company
Financials
Primary Project Category:
Secondary Project Category:
Carbon Sinks (Natural & Engineered)
Energy
Finance
Social & Cultural Pathways
Transport and Mobility
How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:
['Reduces GHGs (e.g., projects that reduce sources of GHGs, such as through efficiency or other changes in consumption)', 'Removes/stores GHGs (e.g., projects that capture, sequester, or otherwise enhance the "sinks" that accumulate and store GHGs)']
Impact on Underrepresented Groups:
Our project places inclusivity at its core, empowering underrepresented groups like women, youth, and climate-vulnerable communities. Women Empowerment: We integrate women rag pickers into the formal economy by providing financial literacy training, dignified working conditions, and safety gear. These initiatives not only improve their livelihoods but also promote gender parity in the waste management sector. Youth Engagement: Through our sustainability curriculum, student leader network, and hands-on recycling drives, we inspire youth to take actionable steps for the environment. Over 200 student leaders globally champion our mission, creating ripple effects of awareness and innovation. Climate-Vulnerable Communities: Our afforestation efforts prioritize degraded lands in rural and semi-urban areas, helping restore ecosystems and create livelihood opportunities for local communities. Representation within Our Organization: Our team reflects these values, with women in key leadership roles, such as our Head of Communications and Outreach, and advisors specializing in forestry and education. Our waste pickers—many of whom are from marginalized backgrounds—are integral to our operations. By empowering these groups and ensuring their voices and efforts are central to our mission, we not only address climate challenges but also foster equity, resilience, and long-term systemic change in the climate movement.
Sub-Categories:
Renewables
Nature-based
Agriculture
Methane
Plastics
Built Environment
Energy Efficiency
Restoration
Biodiversity
Energy storage
Rural
Urban
Circular Economy
Oceans
Forests
Waste
Carbon Removal
Electric Transportation
Cooling Solutions
Technology
Advocacy
Biomass
Conservation
Clean Cooking
Environmental justice
Research or Economic Modeling
Measurement, Reporting & Validation
Communications
Website:
http://www.onestepgreener.org
Mission Statement:
At OneStepGreener, our mission is to empower communities to create a sustainable, zero-waste future. Through education, simplified waste segregation, free pickups, efficient recycling, and urban afforestation, we restore ecosystems and reduce global warming. By empowering rag pickers, we ensure this inclusive journey combats environmental challenges and fosters lasting change.
Link: Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/1stepgreener
Link: Twitter:
https://x.com/onestepgreener?mx=2
Link: Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/onestep_greener
Link: LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/vihaanagarwal
Sources of Past Funding:
Individual donations
Foundation grants
Corporate contributions
Government grants
Membership fees
Events and fundraisers
Earned income
Corporate partnerships
Bequests and planned giving
In-kind donations
Impact investing
Crowdfunding
Endowments
Bootstrapped
Equity
Debt
Carbon offsets or credits
Other