₹500 helps replace dozens of single use plastic bags.

Ilika Foundation, a youth-led organization, is raising ₹10,797 through Udayaa to support the Bag for Life Project, an initiative that transforms discarded newspapers into reusable paper bags while encouraging sustainable practices in Bhubaneswar.

The Problem

India generates over 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, and single use plastic bags remain one of the most common sources of litter.

Even where plastic bans exist, many small businesses continue using plastic packaging because affordable alternatives are not easily available.

At the same time, large volumes of newspapers are discarded daily, creating unnecessary waste.

Without simple alternatives and community awareness, plastic waste continues to accumulate in streets, drains, and landfills.

The Bag for Life Project

The Bag for Life Project upcycles used newspapers into reusable paper bags that can replace plastic packaging.

These bags are distributed to local vendors and community members as a sustainable alternative to single use plastic bags.

The initiative focuses on:

• Upcycling discarded newspapers into reusable paper bags
• Encouraging local vendors to adopt plastic free packaging
• Promoting sustainable habits within the community

By turning everyday waste into a useful product, the project reduces plastic use while spreading awareness about responsible consumption.

What This Campaign Will Do

This campaign aims to raise ₹10,797 to support the next phase of the Bag for Life Project.

Funds will support:

• materials used to produce paper bags
• transportation for collection and distribution
• small stipends for community members supporting the initiative

This will allow Ilika Foundation to produce and distribute hundreds of paper bags within the local community.

Your Impact

₹500
Supports materials for 30–40 reusable paper bags

₹1,000
Helps produce 70+ paper bags for local vendors

₹2,500
Supports a community collection and distribution drive

₹10,797
Helps produce and distribute hundreds of paper bags replacing plastic bags in local markets

Why This Matters

Plastic bags often take hundreds of years to break down, contributing to pollution in waterways and landfills.

Community driven solutions like Bag for Life help:

• reduce plastic waste in local markets
• encourage sustainable habits among vendors and residents
• turn recyclable materials into practical alternatives

Small actions at the community level can create lasting environmental impact.

Transparency

This campaign is hosted on Udayaa Impact Foundation, a registered Section 8 nonprofit in India supporting student led social impact initiatives.

All donations:

• are securely processed through the Udayaa platform
• require verified donor accounts
• qualify for 50 percent tax benefits for eligible donors

Support Bag for Life

Your contribution helps replace plastic with sustainable alternatives.

Together, we can reduce waste and promote sustainable practices in Bhubaneswar.

Donate and share today.