Archive · 27 Jan 2026
200 Volunteers Clean Two Tons of Trash from Navi Mumbai Mangroves
On Republic Day, around 200 volunteers from the Environment Life Foundation (ELF) cleaned over two tons of trash from the mangrove forests near Sarsole Jetty in Navi Mumbai.
This was part of their weekly cleanup drive, which has been going on for 284 weeks.
The volunteers removed trash that was entangled in the mangrove roots, helping the ecosystem breathe freely.
Mangroves are important because they protect the coast and absorb carbon.
The volunteers included people from different groups, like schools and colleges.
They want the government to make strong laws to keep the country clean.
Their goal is to show how cleanliness and sustainable living can be a part of everyday life.
Around 200 volunteers with ELF removed over two tons of trash from mangrove forests near Sarsole Jetty, Navi Mumbai.
This was the 284th week of the Mangroves Cleanup Drive by ELF, which has been ongoing for five years.
The cleanup aimed to free mangrove roots from entangled rubbish and protect the fragile ecosystem.
Volunteers included citizens, institutions, community groups, colleges, schools, and NSS units.
ELF seeks government support for strong laws to discourage littering and promote sustainable living.
- Who
- Around 200 volunteers with Environment Life Foundation (ELF)
- What
- Cleaned over two tons of trash from mangrove forests
- When
- Monday (Republic Day)
- Where
- Near Sarsole Jetty, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To protect mangroves and promote cleanliness and sustainable living
- Location
- Sarsole Jetty, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
- Organizer
- Environment Life Foundation (ELF)
- Trash Removed
- Over two tons
- Event Duration
- 284 weeks (5 years)
- Participants
- Citizens, institutions, community groups, colleges, schools, NSS units
- Supporters
- Mangrove Foundation, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation
