The Times of India

Tides of trash: Elephanta Island battles mounting waste crisis as footfalls set to rise

Elephanta Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, grapples with a mounting waste crisis from tourism. The Waste Matters Foundation is tackling this by formalizing waste management, collecting, sorting, and recycling over 150 kg of daily refuse. Initiatives aim to educate tourists and protect the island's unique biodiversity from pollution.