Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group

Environmental Justice

Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group (Chintan) works toward reducing ecological footprints and increasing environmental justice through systemic change. Chintan focuses on building partnerships, capacity building at the grassroots, sustainable and scalable models on the ground, advocacy, and research. Their programs focus on social and environmental justice and a dignified existence for waste picker communities, particularly women and children. Their environmental work focuses on reducing toxics and hazards in the waste stream to protect both waste pickers and the environment.