Volunteers from the Illinois chapter of Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP), a global non-profit organization, came together for a successful two cleanup drives Adopt-a-Highway and Adopt-a-Site at Dundee Road and Potawatomi Woods in Northbrook. In collaboration with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and The Forest Preserves of Cook County a group of ten dedicated volunteers worked diligently to collect 150 pounds of waste, filling seven large bags from both the locations. Founded with the mission of fostering environmental consciousness, DSNDP’s motto “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – meaning “The world is one family” – reflects its global commitment to a cleaner planet. DSNDP’s efforts have engaged over 2,500 volunteers nationwide, removing nearly 41,000 pounds of waste from public spaces. Adopt-a-Highway and Adopt-a-Site initiative involving a total of 144 volunteers who worked for around 231 volunteer hours, collecting 147 bags of waste resulting in approx. 2205 pounds of trash. For more information, please visit https://www.dsndp.com.

Photo Credit: Illinois chapter of Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP)