Environment

Assessment on Plastic Water Bottle Usage and Solid Waste Management Practices

Baseline survey found nearly 52,000 PET bottles discarded monthly in Perambalur, mostly in open dumps. Poor segregation and littering persist. DAWN Trust is promoting eco-bricks, awareness programs, and the “Plastic-Free Perambalur” campaign.

Tree Plantation & Environmental Conservation Initiatives

DAWN Trust has been actively promoting environmental sustainability and climate resilience through large-scale tree plantation drives across Perambalur district.

Green Anganwadies Initiative

DAWN Trust has taken a step towards promoting nutrition, sustainability, and child health by transforming 10 Anganwadi Centres in Perambalur into Green Anganwadis. These centers now serve as models of eco-friendly spaces that combine early learning with access to fresh, healthy food.

This page talks about the ECOBRICKS project conducted between 2018-2021 in the district of Perambalur

Ecobrick Initiative – Turning Waste into Wealth

Turning Plastic Waste into Purpose.Students and volunteers convert plastic waste into eco-friendly bricks, building structures while spreading awareness on plastic pollution and sustainable living in Perambalur through DAWN Trust’s initiative.

Miyawaki Forest

A Small Forest, A Big Impact. DAWN Trust creates mini forests in schools using the Miyawaki method, promoting native trees, faster growth, and student involvement for a greener, cooler, and eco-friendly campus.