Green Hills Trust

Green Hills Trust has been actively engaged in solid waste management since its establishment in 2014, promoting the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Through various initiatives like presentations in schools, rallies, and events on World Environment Day, it raises awareness and encourages community participation. The organization focuses on specific projects each year, ranging from e-waste recycling and plastic pollution awareness to door-to-door waste collection and composting. Despite challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Green Hills remains committed to its mission, continuously seeking innovative solutions for sustainable waste management.

Green Hills Trust initiated a project named "Community Forests that mitigate climate change" in 2019, funded by Banyan Tours and the District’s Kosi Rejuvenation Fund. Focusing initially on Maat village's community forest, it addressed the challenges posed by pine forest proliferation, leading to frequent forest fires and water depletion. With approval from the village forest committee, Green Hills undertook "forest scaping" to restore indigenous trees like Himalayan cedar and oak. Activities included removing invasive species, trenching for water conservation, and planting saplings nurtured by students. Despite challenges like theft of tree guards and damage by animals, the project aimed to create dense indigenous forests using innovative methods developed by Professor Miyawaki. Additionally, Green Hills engaged village children through educational camps during school closures due to COVID-19, fostering a sense of attachment to the forest and environmental stewardship.