In this System Shapers episode of Get Set Green, speaking with Rwitika Bhattacharya, CEO of Swaniti Initiative — an organization empowering governments and lawmakers across South Asia to create data-driven, climate-resilient policies.
In a world where climate challenges are growing faster than our policies can catch up, we need leaders who can connect governance with ground realities.
Here’s how Swaniti is driving impact:
Rwitika’s journey is a masterclass in how strong systems — led by visionary women — can turn sustainability from a goal into action.
Swaniti Initiative website: https://www.swaniti.com
Rwitika Bhattacharya linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwitwika-bhattacharya-8b08158
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In this episode on our first theme-
🌱 FoundHers — Women entrepreneurs reshaping sustainability of Get Set Green, with Nikita Baliarsingh, Co-founder and CIO of Nexus Power a women-led startup transforming agri-waste into the future of clean and bio degradable batteries.
Here’s how Nexus is making an impact:
• Converts crop residue into biodegradable, fast-charging batteries.
• Creates new income streams for farmers by sourcing agri-waste.
• Helps curb air pollution from stubble burning.
• Builds a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
A story of innovation, resilience, and women leading the way toward a greener future. Tune in to know more..
Nikita Baliarsingh: https://in.linkedin.com/in/nikita-baliarsingh-10316a141
Nexus power website: https://www.nexuspower.in
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Namaste and welcome to Get Set Green — the podcast where purpose meets planet.
I’m your host, Pooja R V, and I’m thrilled to bring you Season 3.
This isn’t just another climate podcast. Here, you’ll find real stories, practical ideas, and powerful voices that will inspire you to think differently and act for a greener future.
What’s new this season?
For the first time, we’re exploring four powerful themes, with a new episode every week:
🌱 FoundHers — Women entrepreneurs reshaping sustainability.
⚡ Climate Tech Catalysts — Innovators building tomorrow’s solutions.
📜 System Shapers — Policy pioneers shifting systems for change.
🌍 Everyday Movement Makers — Citizens proving that small steps spark big movements.
If you’ve ever wondered how you can be part of the change - whether through your work, choices, or community — these conversations are for you:)
So plug in, power up, and join me on Get Set Green: Season 3.
Fresh voices. Practical insights. A new episode every week. Let’s get set… to get green.
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In conversation with Madhurima Prasad, Chief Buiness Officer @ Carbonlites.
Carbonlites work towards reducing carbon emissions by converting wet waste into CNG and organic fertilizers. Till date they have reduced 9800 tonnes +CO2e emissions.
In this episode we talk about;
1. Challenges of carbon emissions in Energy sector India.
2. Role of organic fertilizers on soil health.
3. What is Carbonlites?
4. Gaps and scope for enterpreneurs in fertilizer Industry.
5. What is Regenerative agriculture?
To learn more about Carbonlites or Madhurima, connect with her on
LinkedIn at Madhurima Prasad:https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhurima-prasad/ Carbonlites: https://www.carbonlites.com/
Pooja R V: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poojarv/
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Drowning in plastic waste? This episode dives into Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastics, a potential game-changer in tackling plastic pollution.
We'll explore:
What is EPR? We'll break down how EPR makes plastic producers financially and responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, from design to end-of-life management.
Is EPR the answer? We'll discuss the potential benefits of EPR, like increased recycling rates and innovation in sustainable packaging. We'll also explore challenges and concerns surrounding implementation.
The future of plastic and role of Govt: We'll chat with Kohima about what a successful EPR system could look like and how it can contribute to a more circular economy for plastics.
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on EPR and its potential to revolutionize how we manage plastic waste.
To learn more about EPR recycler or Kohima, connect with her on
LinkedIn at Kohima Dhandania: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kohima-dhandhania EPR recycler: https://eprrecycler.com/
Pooja R V: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poojarv/
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In conversation with Srinithya, Founder & Creative Director @ Maleema. Maleema is an Indian brand that specialises in eco-friendly and sustainable fashion. They create their clothing and accessories from organic materials such as bamboo and banana fabric. Their products are marketed as unisex and reasonably priced, making sustainable fashion more accessible.
In this episode we talk about;
To learn more about Srinithya or Maleema, connect with her on LinkedIn at https://in.linkedin.com/in/srinithya-a-09a46012b
Maleema; https://maleemaindia.com/
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In conversation with Igwebike Ijeoma Stanley, CEO of Enviropreneur, Schrodinger Greentech, Board member of Climate strategies and an member of World Council for Renewable EEnergy's(WCRE) committee of Chairs.
In this episode we talk about
1. Chalenges and scope for Green Intiatives and Renewable energy.
2. Perspective COP event and Pari agreement.
3. Highlights on Africa Green Intiative standards.
4. Overall scope for ESG and green finance in Africa.
To know more about Stanley Igwebike Ijeoma pls. conncet with him on
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In conversation with Mehul Shroff, Director of Mangalam Kalpataru Industries,
Did you know that India produced 32 million tonnes of bananas in 2021-22, According to the National Horticulture Board's estimates?
Despite being the world's leading exporter of bananas and more than 60% of Biomass is left as waste which leads to incineration & landfilling.
Mangalam Kalpataru Industries uses banana fibers to make a variety of home and handicraft products. Their vision is to create a sustainable, greener, and circular economy by combining farmer's biomass and artisan's art into utility products. In this episode, we talk about 1. What is the potential of Banana fibers? 2. What is the scope of agriculture in the business sector? 3. What is the story of Mangalam Kalpataru? 4. What is the scope of Banana fibers in the paper Industry, is it relevant?
To learn more about the Mangalam Kalpataru Industry, check their website: https://mangalamkalpataru.in/products-cat/fertilizers-products/
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In conversation with Vikram Shetty, podcast host of the show Sustainability scores.
In this episode we talk about
1. Introduction to Sustainability scores & Get Set Green.
2. How to start a podcast ?
3. Case study n planting 1 million trees.
4. Case study on bringing brown companies on the same side.
4. Our experience about podacsting journey.
To know more anbout sustainability scores check out their podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ApPVZ6YDoCercEZNOALJe
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In converstaion with Madhavi and Venugopal, founders of Vistaraku, a social enterprise from Telangana.
Using natural gum, Vistraku makes plates and takeaway boxes out of leaves, with a cardboard layer sandwiched in between for strength and sturdiness.
Vistaraku was Inspired by the Indian tradition of using leaves as plates which are eco-friendly and good for human health.
Till now they have sold 50 lakh plus leaf plates.
Tune in to know more.
Vistaraku website link: https://www.vistaraku.co.in/
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In conversation with Paul Brown, a retired professor Emeritus of Physiology from the United States who has specialized in Neuroscience. He has studied mass suicide due to ecological overshoot and overconsumption of natural resources. From his 20 years of extensive research, he has also published books such as Notes from a Dying Planet and Notes from a Dead Planet.
Tune in to know more!
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In conversation with Nikhil Kaushik, Director and Co-founder at Graviky Labs.
Nikhil is a former CA turned entrepreneur who enjoys taking on new challenges.
Graviky Labs attempts to remove carbon from the atmosphere and convert it into fuel by employing carbon sequestration,
which can be utilized to create art-related inks. Among the many honors they have earned are the Edison Awards, Time's Best Inventions for 2019, Forbes' Under 30 list, and more.
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Speaking with Kapil Sharma, Founder of SayTrees (NGO), and Moneetha, SayTrees' Lead of Media Communications.
SayTrees is a non-profit organization that promotes tree planting.
Kapil Sharma is a software engineer who founded the NGO SayTrees.
While working in Bangalore, he witnessed the swift cutting down of trees due to road widening, metro construction, and apartment block. It made him worried to see the trees being cut down, and the weather began to change and became harsh and fluctuating over time, which was supposed to be pleasant all year!
Then he decided to find a solution, it occurred to him that the planting of trees is something that is easy and yet effective, that's how SayTrees was started in the year 2007. SayTrees then became a group run by ordinary people who are extraordinarily determined to protect the environment not only by themselves but also by sensitizing others to the importance of environmental conservation and encouraging them to participate in tree-planting campaigns. They conduct more than 50 tree plantation drives during the four months of monsoon. SayTrees leads a number of initiatives, including research, education, sensitization, and advocacy on the importance of environmental preservation and tree planting. The organization thrives on its large volunteer base, which includes thousands of people ranging from young children to busy professionals, housewives, and retirees.
Currently, they have planted more than 51 lakhs of trees. Also, they are working closely with farmers to improve Agroforestry and are educating people on how to plant and take care of trees, etc.
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In conversation with DC Sekar, Director at Alphamers Ltd. & Beta tank robotics Pvt. Ltd., and Srinivasan, design Engineer Alphamers.
D C Sekhar is a retired captain in the merchant navy, who is extremely passionate about Mathematics & Physics, with a deep passion for bringing innovation to solve problems. Traveling across the world via waters made him realize the severity of the ocean floating waste problem. He believes that the human brain is a great design machine and a splendid tool one can have, With this zeal to solve this, he started Alphamers Ltd., zeal fueled with passion brings out great innovations! That's how Alphamers Ltd came up with the floating trash barrier idea to prevent floating waste from entering the river bodies, which 100% Indian Solution, with no energy requirements for it's operation!
They have cleaned three city rivers and managed to prevent 50 thousand tons of trash from going into the oceans!
Now, this technology is deployed in eight cities in India!
To know more about Alphamers, you can check out their website or via Linkedin. The link is attached below.
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Did you know that 42 million trees are cut down every day around the world, totaling 15 billion annually?
Join the conversation with Bernard Pender, Founder & CEO of Cloudforests.ie,
Bernard is an Irish Electrical engineer and a founding member of the Eco Plan Group, MP Electrical, and Usse.ie.
Specifically, he has ten years of experience in security solutions. Cloudforests.ie was started in 2020 with a goal to create 100 forests along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, the world’s longest-defined coastal route of a 2600km stretch. They live stream to monitor all the trees growing in the forests and live streaming can be seen on their youtube channel. They are also working on beekeeping, including species like frogs & birds in the system. Additionally, they provide guidance on how to plant a sapling, its maintenance, etc in their cloudforests.
To date, they have planted 27K trees and still counting!
To know more about Cloudforests. ie, you can check out their website. The link is attached below.
Cloudforests.ie website: https://www.cloudforests.ie/
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In this GET SET GREEN episode, we have Shrey Saxena, Executive Director @ Growdiesel.
Shrey Saxena is a proactive being who likes to explore the business, sustainability aspects and a podcast host as well!
He is a Certified Competent Communicator by Toastmasters International, he was into startup ideas since his school days, he Co-founded the IT-Club (In-X) of Cambridge School, and he also, has a passion for photography, having won the best photographers' award from The Global Times for two years in a row.
In this episode, we discussed the journey of Growdiesel, the Importance of biofuels, and its production rate.
Growdiesel is India's leading renewable oil and gas exploration and production company, dedicated to the causes of the environment and energy. Growdiesel's primary business is to manufacture and sell renewable clean fuels. It was founded by Atul Saxena in the year 2001. Growdiesel is working to sustain organizations, states, and campuses to achieve fuel independence. They produce advanced renewable clean fuels known as Growdiesel NextGenFuels™. Which include BioCNG (a substitute for petrol and CNG), green premium diesel (a substitute for conventional diesel), and green Aviation Turbine Fuel (a substitute for petroleum jet fuel).
To know more about Growdiesel, you can check out their website. The link is attached below.
Growdiesel website link: https://growdiesel.com
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In this episode of GETSETGREEN, we have Aparna Pujari, The founder of Eila Enterprises. We talked about waste paper generation, solutions, and also how it is contributing to climate change. Aparna has an MBA in Human Resource Management, is a lecturer by profession, and she always wanted to be an entrepreneur. She comes from a small conservative family in Dharwad rural area. She has an immense desire to improve her community, empower women, and do something to save our environment, and the urgent need to Recycle, Restore, and create a sustainable ecosystem. A synthesis of all of these ideas is today's Eila Enterprises. The desire to turn these dreams into reality. The courage to fantasize about these things propelled her on an entrepreneurial journey. Imagine a pencil made of Old Newspaper actually water resistant. Yes, they are real and available.
Eila Enterprises produces pencils made out of waste paper waste, they distributed 1 lakh of pencils till now. Nearly 40,000 thousand are saved by upcycling waste papers! They are also adding seeds to the end tip of the pencil so once it has completed its purpose it can be used to grow plants. They mostly use manual power in the production mostly rural women, which makes it use less electricity and water in the process.
To know more about Eila Enterprises, you can check out their website. The link is attached below. Eila Enterprises website link: www.eilaecopencils.com
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