"Endangered Dream" - E- Happiness #Satisfaction Guaranteed !!!

 “If you dream, you can make it a reality" 

 ENDANGERED SPECIES ADOPTED AT BNHS

E Happiness Is…

(Endangered) Happiness is different for everybody, or it is better to say that every person has his own level of happiness. Somebody feels happy, when he buys a new pair of shoes, while the others are happy over having an opportunity to see the shinning sun. Happiness can be defined as a combination of various feelings, which make you feel satisfied with your life, your place in society, your work, and all the aspects, which your everyday life consists of.There is some good news for those, who are sure that their lives are deprived of happiness or its actual level doesn’t correspond to their dreams.

Little did I know how a small act of adopting rare species with the profits garnered with the sales of my areca products is going to embark me on a sense of feeling so satisfied and happy in my life !!!!!

Could you imagine a world without tigers, the turtles, or the birds? What a paler place it would be. Astonishing amounts of animals are considered critically endangered and near extinction. If we would like these animals to be around for future generations, we cannot hesitate in our efforts to help them. Shouldn't more be done to protect and preserve endangered animals? 

Being a member of BNHS & ever since my primary years I had a dream to save the endangered species and today here I stand fulfilling it by adopting 3 endangered species. My choice of endangered species points out to the very fact that our animals and birds weather on land, in water or air are not safe.    

 1) The Great Indian Bustard : 

The bird that could have become India's national bird but for that spelling!

The bustard is critically endangered in Pakistan primarily due to lack of protection and rampant hunting. A few birds were detected in a September 2013 survey of the Cholistan Desert in Pakistan.Ecosystems such as forests and the marine environment provide us with food, medicines and important raw materials. They keep the climate stable, oxygenate air and transform pollutants into nutrients. Birds play an important role in the effective functioning of these systems and hence we need to save them.

2) The Bengal Tiger :

Save tiger otherwise you will lose the pride!

Today, due to habitat loss caused by deforestation, and hunting by human poachers, the Bengal tiger is considered to be an endangered species. Despite being the most common of all the tiger species, there are thought to be around 2,000 Bengal tigers left in the wild. The tiger is a unique animal which plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of an ecosystem. It is a top predator which is at the apex of the food chain and keeps the population of wild ungulates in check, thereby maintaining the balance between prey herbivores and the vegetation upon which they feed.

3) Hawksbill Sea Turtle :

"Slow and steady wins the race"

Named for its narrow head and sharp, bird-like beak, hawksbills can reach into cracks and crevices of coral reefs looking for food.

The hawksbill sea turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. Like many sea turtles, hawksbills are a critically endangered species due mostly to human impact.

Hawksbill eggs are still eaten around the world despite the turtle's international protected status, and they are often killed for their flesh and their stunning shells. The greatest threat to hawksbill sea turtle is the harvesting for their prized shell, often referred to as “tortoise shell.” In some countries the shell is still used to make hair ornaments, jewelry, and other decorative items.Listed as Critically Endangered (facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.

Sea turtles — even at diminished population levels — play an important role in ocean ecosystems. When green sea turtles graze, they increase the productivity and nutrient content of seagrass blades. Hawksbills allow other species, such as coral, to colonize and grow by removing sponges from reefs.

We all know that there are many endangered species throughout the world. The word ‘endangered’ means that these species are at a high risk of becoming extinct if no steps are taken to protect to protect and restore their habitats. A number of these species are at a risk of extinction and are being threatened by industrialization, overhunting, or reckless population management practices. Most of these species get killed due to the fur or oil they produce or as a food source.

There are number of organizations like BNHS that are doing their part to protect disappearing wildlife and last remaining wild places. Their mission is to find solutions that save the marvelous array of life on our planet by applying the best science available and working closely with local communities.

We certainly want to do our part to keep them from going extinct in order to  But you are just one person, so there is not anything you can do, right? Wrong. There are a number of things that you can do in order to make a positive impact on this wildlife. Being a responsible citizen, you should act on behalf of threatened and endangered wildlife – animals, fish, plants, and insects – and the wild places they call home.

MY SINCERE REQUEST AND APPEAL TO ALL MY FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND OTHERS IS TO PLEASE  HARNESS THE "ENDANGERED DREAM" & WORK TOWARDS SAVING THESE SPECIES AND EXPERIENCE "E - HAPPINESS"

THANKING YOU,
RAJVANSH RUNGTA 

# Bag for Cause - Initiative to Empower Underprivileged Women

#BAG FOR CAUSE

Go Plastic FREE, Save Nature, Empower Women

I am passionate about giving back to society and making a difference. One of my principles in life is to make positive impacts in this world in my lifetime. I was inspired by an article about how life is like a candle that will ultimately burn to ashes, but the only difference between the candles is the legacy one leaves behind. Thus, I set my mind to live my life meaningfully by helping people whenever I can.

I strongly believe in “Giving is not just about making a donation, it is about making a difference” which is evident through my initiative #Bag for Cause in lieu of plastic ban in Maharashtra, idea was to recycle old clothes and empower women for daily livelihood. #Bag for Cause is about saving environment along with empowering needy women. I collected old saris, dupattas,shirts,rough cloth and old clothes from family and friends and gave them to the women to stitch for Rs 20/bag. I thank each and everyone who support me in my initiative which has encouraged me to continue to create employment for the underprivileged women.  

 I appreciate how helping others could be so enjoyable, as I realized that I also have the power to make a change. The fact that people can benefit from my help is not the only reason why I like volunteering. Helping those in need also serves as a reminder for myself to live with gratitude, which is important as it enables us to be optimistic and feel contented with life. Moreover, I believe that giving and receiving is an invisible cycle. As long as I have the ability, I wish to be the one starting a cycle of kindness, helping many others along this cycle. Hence, knowing that helping people and giving back to the society is beneficial to both myself and others, it is something that I am very passionate about.

A DREAM COME TRUE - MAHARASHTRA PLASTIC FREE

Mumbai Plastic Free ! Wow a dream come true for me !!! I was thrilled after reading this article yesterday in the newspaper and felt a sense of achievement by advocating people to preserve the nature by confronting environmental abuse and championing environmentally responsible solutions.I urge my family and friends to help the government to be successful in this endeavor by supporting them by educating all around us who will be unhappy with the ban.Lets work for solutions rather than looking at the problems created by the ban. Kindly discourage any kind of ridicule or disparage for the government in your socializing or get together   A genuine effort will go a long way !        Let’s make Mumbai Plastic Free- 

Rgds, Rajvansh Rungta.               naturalisgreenshoppingcart.blogspot.in-- 

MY SOCIAL MEDIA "CAMPAIGN FOR REFUSE THE STRAW"

Inspired by “Milo Cress” I am proud to launch this campaign “Refuse the Straw”. Giving up plastic straws is a small step, and an easy thing for people to get started on. I urge all my family and friends to help me in this mission to make it a straw free Mumbai and then we move on to India 🇮🇳. 

 So Pledge to be Straw Free          

1) Ask for no Straw when eating out or on the go.Did our ancestors or great grand parents ever used Straw ??? Think .                     

 2) Choose reusable straws when you or a guest needs one . It’s available on Amazon.    

3) Encourage others to go strawless.                                       

4) Each one Reach one. Each person invites one restaurant to consider offering straws to customers instead of serving a Straw with each drink automatically. It’s very simple n effective! So let’s tell them    

 Last but not the least I would like to hear back from you on this .. visit my blog naturalisgreenshoppingcart.blogspot.in and read my article Be Straw Free & COMMENT-- 

Thanks and Regards,

Rajvansh

REFUSE THE STRAW !!!! CAMPAIGN

I was reading this article in Times of India dated 5/3/2018  "BAN STRAWS" by Daniel Victor and suddenly there was an ardelaine rush which promptly inspired me to research on the topic and be a part of the movement to spread awareness. I researched on the campaign and found that :

It started so innocently. A kid ordered a soda in a restaurant.

“It came with a plastic straw in it,” Milo Cress recalled. He glared at the straw for a while. “It seemed like such a waste.”

Not only did Cress yank the plastic from his drink, but he also launched a campaign, “Be Straw Free,” targeting all straws as needless pollution. He knocked on the doors of restaurants in Burlington, Vt., where he lived at the time, and asked managers not to offer straws unless patrons asked. He was 9 years old.

Today Cress, 15, is one of the faces of a growing movement to eliminate plastic straws. They have been found wedged in the nose of a sea turtle, littering the stomachs of countless dead marine animals and scattered across beaches with tons of other plastics.

Why single out pollution as small and slim as a drinking straw?

Straws are among the most common plastic items volunteers clean from beaches, along with bottles, bags and cups, conservationists say. Americans use half a billion straws every day, at least according to an estimate by Be Straw Free, based on information from straw manufacturers. That many straws could wrap around the Earth 2½ times.

The slightest wind lifts plastic straws from dinner tables, picnic blankets and trash dumps, depositing them far and wide, including in rivers and oceans, where animals often mistake them for food.

And they are ubiquitous. Nearly every chain restaurant and coffee shop offers straws. They’re in just about every movie theater and sit-down restaurant. Theme parks and corner stores and ice cream shops and school cafeterias freely hand them out. DO WE REALLY NEED ONE ???

But they are starting to disappear because of the awareness campaign Cress and dozens of conservation groups are waging. Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom bans them, as do the food concession areas of Smithsonian Institution museums.

Keith Christman, a managing director for plastics markets at the American Chemistry Council, which promotes plastics manufacturers and fights attempts to ban plastic, said in a National Geographic article two months ago that the group would do the same for attempts to eliminate plastic straws.

The movement was growing at a slow, steady pace when Cress joined it six years ago, but it exploded after a YouTube video of a sea turtle with a straw stuck in its nose went viral in 2015. The cringe-inducing effort to pull the plastic out of a bloody nostril outraged viewers — 11.8 million so far.

Cress has launched a website on the issue, partnered with several organizations that support the cause and testified against straws in the Vermont legislature. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D) cited Cress’s activism in a 2013 proclamation that made July 11 a straw-free day in the state. The Plastic Pollution Coalition estimates that 1,800 “restaurants, organizations, institutions and schools worldwide have gotten rid of plastic straws or implemented a serve-straws-upon-request policy,” said Jackie Nunez, founder of a group called the Last Plastic Straw.

Its our turn now ....

SO LETS ......

I request all my family and friends to be a part of this campaign and help me take to a level where we can together make a difference. 

Join MILO in reducing waste by taking the pledge to go strawless or adopting an "Offer First" policy at your restaurant or business. Get the whole community involved and follow Milo's lead: 

"One person can make a difference for our environment !"

As a consumer

As a business or restaurant
As a community

Take the pledge to go strawless

Commit to ask for your drinks "strawless" when eating out or on the go. 

Keep reusable straws at home to offer house guests who prefer or need to use a straw. Find great reusable straws for purchase. 

ITS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON

Each One, Reach One

Reach out to at least one restaurant or business in your community about the Be Straw Free campaign. Together we all make a difference.

Adopt an Offer First policy, a best practice of the National Restaurant Association, by asking customers if they would like a straw with their drink, rather than providing one by default

Proclaim your community straw free by adopting an offer first policy. 

Organizations & Clubs 

Reach out to all the restaurants or businesses in your community about the Be Straw Free campaign through Each One, Reach One.

KINDLY VISIT 

http://www.ecocycle.org/bestrawfree/one FOR MORE INFORMATION.

LOOKING FORWARD FOR EACH ONES SUPPORT.
REGARDS,
RAJVANSH RUNGTA

NDTV BEHTAR INDIA CERTIFICATE - " I DID FOR MY COUNTRY" WHERE THERE IS A WILL ...THERE IS A WAY !

I Rajvansh Rungta have to admit I am overjoyed by your recent generosity.  I suppose the word is “gratified.” I’am gratified that you believe in my work enough to give me a grant. Thank you for your trust in me. I’am sure this will go a long way to make my country a better place to live.Thank you for renewing your support and your generous grants for my Behtar India  Campaign which has gained me a certificate of Achievement.I sincerely thank my school Aditya Birla World Academy for giving me this oppurtunity to help save the environment.

REGARDS,

RAJVANSH RUNGTA

*#Rally for Rivers

The rivers in India are all holy. Our Indus, Kosi, Saryu and Yamuna are sacred to us. They all play an important role in our agriculture and promote our trade.For Indian, a river is like a temple. And, what is more, it is our own mother.A mother, we know, has to suffer for her children. Our rivers have a similar fate. Eminent environmentalist and winner of the 2001 Raman Magsaysay award for community leadership, Rajendra Singh has said that if the Ganga isn’t saved then India won’t be saved either. And nothing is more true than his contention.

Lack of consciousness among people of India regarding significance of river is nowadays a universal phenomenon. No one cares about the health of a river and due to this; situation is becoming from bad to worse.

The latest numbers are saying our rivers have depleted by *40%to 60%* in one generation!! Can we stop and take a moment to think of what we are leaving behind for our children? A *water-less* planet!! What should be done? A nationwide intervention to *restore* our rivers. Who can do it? *Each one of us.* How? Register your support by a *missed call* on *8000980009* What will a missed call do? Sadhguru is rallying across 13 states to create awareness and will present a policy document to *Govt of India* on behalf of the people of India. The bigger the number of calls, the louder the voice of India. Read below to know more http://isha.sadhguru.org/rally-for-rivers/#moment-section When can we do it? *NOW* !! Spread out the word to everyone you know. Every single missed call matters!! *Let's save our rivers.

* Join the movement and say *#RallyforRivers. Rajvansh Rungta

I DID MY BIT ...DID YOU ? on WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY....

World Environment Day (WED) is a campaign celebrated every year by the people worldwide on 5th of June. This campaign was established to raise the global awareness among people about the environmental issues as well as take positive environmental actions. It is handled by the United Nations Environment Programme and was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. It is a day to especially focus on the current environmental conditions to make environment better. It is celebrated by the people in more than 100 countries. It is the day when public and politicians get stimulated through awareness programs regarding environment to enhance the political attention as well as public actions. This day was created to promote people to work for environmental issues and become active agents of the sustainable and eco-friendly development worldwide.

On this World Environment Day 5^th June, 2017, let us all, as individuals, Pause and Think! Pause, because it provides a break from what we are engaged with, at a given moment. It takes your mind away from the routine, and the thinking attached with it. It provides an opportunity for a fresh look. And fresh look is what we need to have on the practices we all follow as individuals that impact our environment negatively, and become aware of how can we adopt practices that are sustainable for the environment.

Do you fall in the category of those who are high on the list of contributors to environmental degradation? The answer by most of us might be a “no”, with a routine thinking mind. But, if we actually analyse our actions we might find that the reality is quite different! We should not just stop the environmental degradation, but promote its conservation, and above all, work towards its restoration. Are we really doing our bit, as an individual or just satisfying ourselves that we are?

Four of the biggest challenges that we face are:

1. Climate change
2. Pollution of air and water resources
3. Deforestation
4. Water scarcity.

So how we, as individuals, can contribute to environmental protection and restoration? Obviously by following practices which are environmentally friendly.

In my last blog I had mentioned about seed bombing an initiative by ffroge headed by Mr. VIKAS MAHAJAN. I would like to thank him for introducing me to this unique and simple way of contributing to the environment. For over 3 weeks I collected seeds of  fruits like Lychee,Sweet-lime,Watermelon,Melon,Lemon etc with the help of my mother and my neighbours.

I would like to specially thank aunty  Rashmi Paharia for her dedication and contribution of seeds.

On 4th June Vikas uncle organised a seed bombing workshop at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse which included a session on seed bomb making. I was unable to attend the session due to my on going IGCSE board examinations but I send my seeds to Nehal Aunty through my Mom whom I cannot thank enough for her constant support and encouragement. My Mom learned and made some seed bombs and I plan to make them after my exams.

Congratulations !!!  Vikas Uncle for being covered by Bombay Times on  WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY and inspiring younsters like me.... Looking forward to hold or attend a seed bombing workshop with your help and guidance. THANK YOU.

REGARDS,

RAJVANSH RUNGTA

NATURALIS.

SEED BOMB PROJECT ...PROUD TO BE A PART OF - HELPING SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT BY" FFROGE"

FRIENDS AND FAMILY,

I am sharing this with you all to spread awareness about seed bombing an initiative by "ffroge".Please save and forward it to as many people as you can.We will have a great environment only when we have many people working towards Nature and caring for our environment.Friends who are in different regions,please check for the fruits tree grown in your areas and accordingly you can collect seeds of those fruits.You can
1) Collect seeds and form a group and do seed bombing yourself.
2) Dry and collect seeds and send it to me on below address :

RAJVANSH RUNGTA

1A DEV ASHISH BLDG,

OPP. JINDAL MANSION

MUMBAI 400026.

HOPING TO GET YOUR CO-OPERATION TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT.

REGARDS,

RAJVANSH RUNGTA

Behtar India Competition

Subject: Behtar India Competition

Hello All !

I, Rajvansh Rungta sincerely thank my school Aditya Birla World Academy for giving me this challenging oppurtunity to make a difference in the country through the Behtar India Competition. Under their umbrella I also foresee my passion of saving the environment as"Naturalis" being fulfilled.

 I believe "No act of kindness,no matter how small,is ever wasted." and with this motto I urge all my family and friends to contribute towards the noble cause.

Behtar India Campaign aims to work towards a better future for India. Hence Aditya Birla World Academy has taken an initiative to participate in the campaign along with the students. For any other information, visit http://sites.ndtv.com/behtarindia/

  

Behtar Swasthya (Health) first stage of the campaign aims to raise funds to protect underprivileged children against Dengue.

The second stage of the campaign focuses on Behtar Swachhta (Hygiene). In keeping with the dream of a Swachh Bharat, this leg of the campaign will focus on clean-up drives across India to spread the message of cleanliness and raise awareness about health and hygiene.

The third and last stage of the campaign is Behtar Vatavaran (Environment). Here the participants registered for the campaign are expected to plant saplings for a greener future.

This message describes the details of the Behtar Swasthya (Health) first stage of the campaign. It’s an initiative to start a collection drive to protect at least 700 underprivileged children against Dengue. 

The money collected will be used to provide underprivileged children to get a Dengue Protection cover by just paying merely Rs. 300/child Dengue protection kits (repellents for prevention + treatment cover worth Rs. 20,000 for 1 year).

Contributors keen to contribute CAN :

A) OPEN www.ndtv.com/behtarindia

B) CLICK ON "Contribute Now" tab

C) fill in your name and email id

D) STUDENT NAME "RAJVANSH RUNGTA

E) SCHOOL NAME : ABWA

F) STUDENT UNIQUE ID : RR5556

ONLINE PAYMENTS WILL BE UPDATED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF CONTRIBUTION.

Option 2: Send in a cheque to –

NDTV Limited,

Archana Complex,

Greater Kailash – 1,

New Delhi,

110048

Please Note: All cheques have to be made in favour of Charities Aid Foundation India with ‘Donating Towards Behtar India Campaign’ written at the back of it. 

ALSO WRITE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS AT THE REAR OF THE CHEQUE :

NAME : RAJVANSH RUNGTA

UNIQUE CODE : RR5556

SCHOOL : ABWA

UNIQUE CODE :ABWA56

CITY : MUMBAI

Cheque payments will be updated with 15 days of receiving them.

LOOKING FORWARD FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CO-OPERATION.

REGARDS,

RAJVANSH RUNGTA

Update and the reason for being away from my blog

I know it has been ages since I even took out my laptop and the reason for that is my studies. I'am appearing for my boards currently and after November I got busy with my PRELIMS EXAMINATIONS and hence took a break from "NATURALIS". I take this oppurtunity to inform all my friends and family and my supporters that I have been able to sell environment friendly products worth Rs.12100.The total savings I have made to give back to the society is Rs.1815.Shortly I'am going to post after my boards the contribution made by NATURALIS to the society.  

TODAY,after 6 months I'am updating my blog.Pleased to share that I'am joining ADITYA BIRLA WORLD ACADEMY FOR IBDP 2017-2019. It was a pleasant surprise to receive a 'Behatar India Competition "mail immediately after the orientation at my new school. I could have not dreamt for more -I  sincerely thank my school Aditya Birla World Academy for giving me this challenging oppurtunity to make a difference in the country through the Behtar India Competition. Under their umbrella I also foresee my passion of saving the environment as"Naturalis" being fulfilled.

 I believe "No act of kindness,no matter how small,is ever wasted." and with this motto I urge all my family and friends to contribute towards the noble cause.

The details will be posted in my next blog. 

I need to get back to my studies,but surely I will try to come up with more environment friendly actions,ideas and products.

Thank you,

Regards,

RAJVANSH

NATURALIS

THIS DIWALI LETS BURST HUNGER AND NOT CRACKERS - BE A SOCIAL CRACKER !

Dear ALL,

It’s that festive time of the year again – celebrations, lights, sweets, and chocolates. It’s Diwali. Unfortunately, it’s also time for the usual noise and air pollution. But you can make a difference – by opting to celebrate the festival somewhat differently this year. Wondering how? We’ve got you covered! Here are ways in which you can celebrate an eco-friendly and guilt-free Diwali.

I was surfing the net and came across this unique Campaign which touched me immensely and I think its my social responsibility to help and spread the word of 24-year-old Saajan Abrol, a Gurgaon resident for a noteworthy cause.

Participate in this Unique Social Media Campaign – Burst Hunger Challenge

24-year-old Saajan Abrol, a Gurgaon resident, has started a social media campaign called #BurstHungerChallenge. It’s a campaign with a twist – burst hunger, not crackers this Diwali. It works quite simply, really. Give something to a person in need – food, clothes, blankets, shoes, etc. Preferably something new, not leftovers or something you’re discarding. Take a picture or make a short video of this act of giving (yourself with the person who is receiving, or the receiver’s reaction to your gift, etc.)  and share it on social media with the message “Instead of bursting crackers, I pledge to burst hunger this Diwali – I accept the #BurstHungerChallenge.” Challenge five of your friends to do the same by tagging them in the post. Participate here : https://www.facebook.com/bursthunger/

PLEASE ! PLEASE! LIGHTEN THEIR HOMES BY NOT BARGAINING.

Engage Children in Activities Much More Interesting than Bursting Crackers

It’s Diwali. And it should be celebrated. But is bursting crackers the only way to do so? Both children and adults can be engaged in many different activities and spend the day in a more fruitful manner. For example, gather all the children in your building/society and take them for a nature walk the day before Diwali. Ask them to bring along their cameras, musical instruments, and even drawing books if they want. Spend some time observing the biodiversity in the nearest garden, park or field. And then get down to collecting dry leaves, grass, twigs, and more. On Diwali day, get these things together and organize a community bonfire in a common area. A self-made bonfire that also helps kids learn something about nature – now that’s truly eco-friendly!

Go Green When Planning Your Rangoli

If you plan to make rangoli on Diwali, make sure you use organic and eco-friendly colours. Instead of using dyes and colours available in the market, just use what you have at home – turmeric for yellow and vermillion for red. You can also use flower petals, dried leaves, ground beetroot for a maroon mix, dried orange peels, etc. Look around and let your imagination loose.

How about making Diwali a day of other people’s happiness?

Dress up. Pack a lot of sweets. And go out. Change Diwali into the day when you make other people happy. Go to your nearest old age home or an orphanage. Visit the people there, spend some time with them. Light diyas, distribute sweets and make it a happy day for them. Or maybe pack some food and distribute it among those who are spending Diwali homeless on the streets. It’s the festival of lights after all. How about spreading some joy?

LIGHT UP SMILES ALONG WITH DIYAS 

Festival season at Kumbharwada, Dharavi

With Diwali around the corner, the kilns at Kumbharwada are going non-stop. If you go now, you will see women and men working round the clock, selling the diyas and decorative pots that have been made specially for the festive season. 

There is something special about going to the source of a product and buying it directly from the community. To be able to do that in an urban environment like Mumbai is something even more special. Go visit Kumbharwada, buy some stuff!

Kumbharwada is really easy to get to. With Sion railway station on your right, walk towards Bandra. The first big left you see is called 90-Feet Road. About 500 meters down this road is Kumbharwada (on your left). http://goo.gl/maps/rvQDm

HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL...HAVE A SAFE AND GREEN DIWALI

"NATURALIS"

RAJVANSH RUNGTA