This innovative sustainability initiative transforms discarded banana peels into biodegradable, flexible fiber sheets, offering an eco-friendly alternative to plastic and synthetic materials. Developed through a low-cost, chemical-free, and home-replicable process, PeelFlex empowers students, women, and artisans to convert agro-waste into valuable products such as book covers, wallets, coasters, and packaging materials. The project addresses urban waste management challenges while promoting green entrepreneurship and circular economy practices. By reducing organic waste in landfills and curbing plastic pollution, it contributes to cleaner rivers and sustainable livelihoods.PeelFlex reflects how youth-led innovation and scientific creativity can drive real change, turning everyday waste into a powerful symbol of sustainability and self-reliance.

The project focuses on developing an eco-friendly and affordable ash-based sanitizer to promote hygiene in rural communities and government schools lacking proper handwashing facilities. Utilizing wood ash, a locally available by-product rich in natural cleansing agents like sodium and calcium, the team created a liquid sanitizer through a simple hydrolysis process. This innovation not only promotes health and sanitation but also exemplifies waste-to-resource conversion, supporting a circular economy. Demonstrated across several schools in Bilaspur, the project distributed over 53 liters of sanitizer, raising awareness about hygiene and sustainable practices. Project improving public health, reducing waste, fostering innovation, and empowering communities through local production and entrepreneurship opportunities.

The project is designed to combat urban air pollution by mimicking natural photosynthesis through a mechanical tree. The compact system consists of a biodegradable CO₂ filtration unit that captures carbon dioxide and a microalgae-based bioreactor that converts it into oxygen, thus improving air quality and reducing carbon levels. Tested in real-world industrial settings, the prototype successfully demonstrated measurable CO₂ absorption and O₂ generation, equivalent to the output of two young trees. The project aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17) by promoting green technology, sustainable cities, and eco-entrepreneurship. Beyond its technical innovation, EcoTree 2.0 serves as an educational and social tool, engaging communities, inspiring youth, and driving awareness about clean air and climate action. With future plans for solar integration, IoT networking, and large-scale deployment, the project envisions a scalable, science-driven solution for a breathable, sustainable future.

The project, focuses on harnessing renewable energy through piezoelectric technology, which converts mechanical energy from footsteps into electrical energy. The project aims to reduce dependency on conventional energy sources by generating clean power from human movement in high-footfall areas such as schools, metro stations, and shopping centers. The students designed and implemented piezoelectric tiles that capture and store energy to power small devices like LEDs and sensors, promoting awareness about green energy and sustainability. The initiative also serves as a powerful educational tool to demonstrate scientific concepts and foster environmental responsibility among students. By aligning with UN SDGs 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action), the project showcases how innovative, youth-driven solutions can contribute to building smarter, energy-efficient, and sustainable cities.

The project, focuses on promoting the traditional and scientific significance of Azadirachta indica (Neem) as a natural solution for sustainable living. The initiative aimed to create awareness about neem’s medicinal, agricultural, and environmental benefits while developing eco-friendly products such as toothpaste, shampoo, facewash, insecticides, and organic pots from neem leaves, bark, and fruits. Through research, surveys, and community engagement, students highlighted neem’s role in improving health, reducing chemical use, and protecting ecosystems. The project aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1, 3, 8, 12, and 15) by fostering green entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, and environmental conservation. It also envisions supporting livelihoods and contributing to India’s Ayurvedic and natural product industries through sustainable neem cultivation and utilization.