SVF Family

The people who power the loop

SVF is a movement of recyclers, volunteers, schools and communities — working together to turn plastic waste into opportunity, every single day.

1,200+ Recyclers18,000+ Volunteers64 Communities120+ Schools
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Who makes up the family

One movement, many hands

Recyclers

Fair wages, safety gear and training for the workers who power the loop.

Volunteers

18,000 citizens who show up for cleanups and drives.

Communities

64 neighbourhoods running plastic-smart habits every day.

Schools & youth

Programmes that make the next generation plastic-aware.

Voices from the family

Hear from the people in the loop

“Before SVF, I used to sell scrap to middlemen who paid whatever they wanted. Now I have a steady income, an ID card, and my children go to school.”
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Lakshmi
Recycler, Hyderabad
“I joined my first cleanup drive in class 7. Now I lead the recycling club at my school. We've collected over 500 kg of plastic this year.”
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Arun
Volunteer, Class 10
“When SVF came to our market road, we thought it would be complicated. Now every shop segregates waste. The neighbourhood has never been cleaner.”
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Meena
Shopkeeper, Market Road
“The training sessions changed how I see my work. I'm not just a waste picker — I'm a recycling professional helping protect the environment.”
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Ravi
Recycler, Pune
“My daughter taught me which plastics go in which bin. Now the whole family sorts our waste. It's become second nature.”
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Priya
Resident, Chennai
Recycler dignity

Dignity, not charity

SVF formalises informal waste work — turning precarious livelihoods into stable, respected professions with fair wages, safety gear, and healthcare access.

  • Fair wages
    Above-market rates paid directly, weekly
  • Safety kits
    Gloves, masks, boots, and ID cards for every worker
  • Training
    Sorting techniques, safety protocols, financial literacy
  • Healthcare access
    Regular health camps and insurance coverage

A recycler at work — sorting plastics at an SVF material recovery facility. Photographed with consent and respect.

₹6,000
Avg. monthly uplift
1,200+
Safety kits issued
4,600+
Training hours
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Join the family

There's a place for you in the loop.

Whether you want to volunteer your time or partner your organisation, we'd love to hear from you.