It's inspiring that you're already taking steps to address social and environmental change! Building a community and laying the groundwork through SCT (Social Change Travelers) and your travel startup is a strong foundation.

Here are some project that focus on environmental impact and are feasible with minimal funding.

Eco-Tourism Initiatives through SCT

  • Goal: Promote responsible tourism practices while educating travellers on sustainability.

  • Concept: Develop “eco-travel itineraries” that minimize environmental impact and collaborate with eco-friendly local businesses and guides.

  • Actions:

    • Design tours around sustainable practices like plastic-free travel, local waste reduction methods, and educational nature walks.

    • Use social media to build awareness about eco-friendly travel tips, reducing travel footprints, and supporting conservation.

    • Connect with local environmental NGOs or government initiatives to secure small grants, discounts, or resource sharing.

  • Benefits: Creates awareness while connecting SCT members with eco-conscious travelers and local communities.

Community Awareness Campaigns on Pollution and Climate Change

  • Goal: Educate and mobilize communities in India to act on pollution and climate change issues.

  • Concept: Conduct low-cost workshops, webinars, and awareness campaigns on critical environmental topics, such as waste segregation, reducing single-use plastics, and energy conservation.

  • Actions:

    • Host regular virtual sessions and create shareable materials on social media to educate SCT followers.

    • Collaborate with local schools and community centers to conduct in-person workshops, and consider partnerships with environmental organizations to amplify your reach.

  • Benefits: Builds a knowledgeable and action-oriented community, establishes SCT as a trusted name in environmental education.

Mini Clean-Up Drives and Greenathons

  • Actions:

    • Choose a location and work with local governments or NGOs to get permissions and support for the event.

    • Equip volunteers with gloves, bags, and other basic supplies, and recognize participants with certificates or social media shoutouts.

    • Document these efforts and share through SCT channels, creating a story around each location’s environmental issues and recovery journey.

  • Benefits: Strengthens SCT’s brand while creating immediate visual impacts, and offers a visible and meaningful way for people to contribute.

  • Goal: Encourage hands-on involvement by organizing clean-up events in popular tourist spots or polluted areas.

  • Concept: Plan clean-up drives to reduce litter in tourism hotspots, parks, or public spaces. Each event can focus on one key location and aim to engage both locals and tourists.