Shaista Gul, lives in Ramsha Colony, H-B Sector, Islamabad, where garbage piles once plagued the community, causing foul smells and diseases. Despite her passion for addressing these environmental Issues, Shaista felt helpless due to the lack of awareness among her neighbors. Things started changing when the Pak Mission Society (PMS) Climate Action team started giving awareness sessions on environmental protection focusing on solid waste management. Eager to make a difference, Shaista attended these seasons, learning about effective waste management and highlighting her community’s struggles
Determined to implement what she learned, Shaista began segregating waste at home but faced challenges due to inadequate methods and equipment Recognizing these obstacles, PMS provided Three Way Weste Segregation bine to 100 households, Including Shaista’s. These bine-green for organic waste, yellow for Inorganic waste and red for rejected waste made efficient waste management possible.
With these bins, Shaista successfully managed her household waste and became an advocate for proper waste practices She mobilized her neighbors, educating and encouraging them to adopt the new system. As a result, the once-shewn garbage streets of Ramsha Colony transformed into a cleaner, healthier environment
Shaista reflects, “We now live in a much better environment. Earlier, garbage was everywhere, but now It’s removed. Many still don’t follow the segregated bin system, but I am working to raise awareness. I also educate new residents about proper waste management