ARC Foundation at the Shilp Marathon
Key Highlights of the Event
A Step Toward Sustainability
For the second year in a row, ARC Foundation proudly joined hands with the Shilp Marathon as a Recycling Partner, turning this vibrant event into a platform for environmental stewardship and community building. This year, the goal wasn’t just to manage waste but to inspire action and spark a movement centered on the belief that each of us can make a difference.
Volunteers Making a Difference
As the sun rose over the marathon grounds, 40 enthusiastic volunteers from various colleges gathered, ready to play their part. From guiding participants to segregate waste into food, plastic, and paper categories to engaging in meaningful conversations about sustainability, these young changemakers worked tirelessly throughout the day. By the end, over 12,000 plastic bottles, weighing 80 kilograms, were collected, ready to be transformed into school supplies that will be donated to underprivileged schools.
Connecting with Swachhata Karmis
The commitment to responsibility didn’t end with the participants. Volunteers also reached out to housekeeping staff and Swachhata Karmis, fostering respect for their essential work and building connections that underscored the importance of teamwork in sustainability.
Innovating for a Cleaner Tomorrow
A standout feature of this year’s event was the Reverse Vending Machine, which crushed plastic bottles into flakes on-site. This simple yet effective technology demonstrated how innovation and effort can go hand in hand to make recycling more efficient and impactful.
The Nation-Building Pledge
The most memorable moment of the day came when 20,000 participants paused amidst the excitement to take a solemn pledge for nation-building: "मैं पृथ्वी का एक ज़िम्मेदार रक्षक बनने का संकल्प लेता/लेती हूँ और पर्यावरण की रक्षा, देखभाल और पुनर्स्थापना के लिये प्रतिबद्ध हूँ। मैं पेड़ लगाना, उनका संरक्षण करना, सोच-समझकर कचरा कम करना, प्राकृतिक संसाधनों का संरक्षण करना और पर्यावरण के अनुकूल प्रथाओं के बारे में जागरूकता फैलाना जैसी महत्वपूर्ण क्रियाएं करूँगा/करूंगी। स्थिरता को अपनाकर और दूसरों को प्रेरित करके, मैं एक साफ़, स्वस्थ और संतुलित दुनिया बनाने में योगदान देने का संकल्प लेता/लेती हूँ जो आज और आनेवाली पीढ़ियों के लिये बेहतर हो।"
The most memorable moment of the day came when 20,000 participants paused amidst the excitement to take a solemn pledge for nation-building: This powerful moment reflected a shared vision of sustainability and responsibility. From the efforts of volunteers to the enthusiastic participation of runners and spectators, the event showed that even small steps can lead to significant change.
