Xploindia, as a community of passionate adventurers, is committed to maintain the ecological balance in all ecosystems that we touch – be it the Himalayas, the Sahyadri’s, the Nilgiris or the Aravalli’s other ranges or for that matters any natural ecosystem. We are born and brought up around these mountains and have deep respect for them. The line may sound a bit cliché but it’s true! All our employees and guides understand the importance of human interference with the environment and are committed not just to protect but also conserve the ecosystems that we touch.

“There is compelling evidence from all over the world that our planet’s weather and climate patterns are changing. Droughts, receding glaciers an ice caps, extreme storms, rises in ocean temperatures and sea levels, shifts in distribution of organisms and diseases-scientists tracking these events overwhelmingly believe that global climate change is a fact.

In order to fulfill our commitment of minimizing human footprint, we have a formulated policy which we are deeply
committed to follow. There are many simple things you can do in your daily life-what you eat, what you drive, how
you build your home- that can have an effect on your immediate surroundings. Here is a list of few things that you
can do to make a difference.

• Managing Waste Efficiently and Effectively : 1) Bio-degradable Organic waste (Food, etc), First of all this is minimized to the extent possible. Our team is aware of the importance of food and especially in regions that are difficult to approach. 2) Toilet waste (Urinal & Latrine) – This is the most tricky waste to manage. We don’t have enough systems and processes in India as yet to collect such waste and deposit at suitable facilities. 3) Non Biodegradable (Plastic or Glass) waste, This is the most damaging waste for any ecosystem and becomes the biggest threat when it comes to areas as unreachable as the Himalayan terrains. We avoid plastic waste generation to the extent possible by using reusable steel or aluminum utensils for eating, avoiding candies and junk snacks packed in plastic wrappers.
• Avoid Over-crowding: We recognize the fact that certain areas, especially in Himalayas, are extremely popular and are already at risk of environmental damage because of high numbers of visitors. So avoiding over-crowding is the first principle that we follow. All our groups are sized only between 12 to 15 people. Limiting the number of participants in a group generates lower amounts of waste at a time and helps us in managing the waste neatly.
• Keeping the water source clean : Our camps are carefully organized in order to keep the water sources free of contamination. 1) Toilet areas away from the water source 2) No littering or dish/utensils washing near the water source 3) Avoid any usage of soap or chemical cleaners in the water stream.
• Plant A Tree: Every year we are planting trees our nearby areas. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and make clean air for us to breathe. Make your life a bit healthier by getting inspired by nature’s elements.

On most treks or expeditions that we go, we can see existing litter and what is extremely disturbing, is the plastic waste here and there.

Xploindia also invites ideas in terms of managing waste better on our expeditions and plastic waste recycling mechanisms. All ideas are invited at info@xploindia.com