Your butt, your responsibility. We are at a turn-of-the-century peak that demands the creation of planet positive opportunities. This week, we chat about anti-butt flicking opportunities with Nalini Mangwani/co-founder of The Butt Ballot and how mindful stubbing can be nurtured with engaging education and awareness. Join us to find out more about why responsible stubbing of cigarette butts is critical to waste management, and what the team at The Butt Ballot is doing to combat this silent leacher.  Get to know more about how The Butt Ballot kicks butt on Facebook/Instagram!  We are friendly so write to us your thoughts, suggestions and/or feedback or simply chat with us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. If you are our reader friend, you can read the episode article http://bit.ly/what-if-with-nalini   --  producer/host: puja mehta  original music: vishal m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatif-podcast/message

What is the relationship between local food systems and reversing gender-based roles? Empower women x multiply the effect nation-wide = exponential growth potential. Gitesh Aggarwal/founder of Sewan Foods is on a mission to give women the reins to manage a nation-wide canteen system, making food available, accessible and affordable for all. We talk about how women can take the lead in combating food insecurity by managing hyper-local food systems minus the compromise on nutrition and quality. Check out what the Women of Sewan are up to on Facebook/Instagram! Write to us or chat with us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we would love to hear from you! Are you one of our reader friends? We got you covered – check out the episode article http://bit.ly/what-if-gitesh -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatif-podcast/message

Change may be constant but it needs to be impactful. If the change you see is not positively affecting the society and/or the environment surrounding us - that change can easily become problematic for sustainable development. Re-imagining the way we live to better our society and the environment is no easy task. To make this decade of action count, Pauline Laravoire/co-founder of Y-East urges changemakers to unite; collective action is possible only when we think, work and act together. Join us to learn how you can trust and embrace the voice inside you that wants to be the change.  Ready to unite with other changemakers? Check out what they are up to with Y-East on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.  Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we love sustainable talk! Reader friends, we got you covered – check out the episode article http://bit.ly/what-if-with-pauline -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatif-podcast/message

We are all consumers in this socially (+economically) constructed free market. In our discourse around sustainable living, we forget that consumers have immense power in leading the adoption of plastic free alternatives. Our demand dictates the supply and not the other way around – we can use this power to make the switch in our planet’s favour and help the invisible hand of economics (re)build our green future. Starting with home, kitchen and personal care, Aditya Ruia tells us how Beco is creating value for us that is better for the planet, minus the compromise. You don’t need to be an eco warrior to check out what Beco is up to – connect with them on Facebook/Instagram. Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we love sustainable talk! Reader friends, we got you covered – check out the episode article http://bit.ly/what-if-with-aditya -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatif-podcast/message

A road less taken does not need to be travelled alone. Caregivers taking care of humans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can emerge as champions when equipped with the right kind of knowledge, resources and a strong sense of solidarity. Not just once, but every single day as they power through the highs and lows of their long and relentless journey. Their journey is one of unconditional resilience, patience and care; it begins when the child is born but does not end as the child becomes a teen. We chat with Prachi Deo/founder of Nayi Disha on how families of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are championing a community of informed, connected and empowered caregivers. Connect with Nayi Disha’s community of champions on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we look forward to chatting with you! P.S. Are you our reader friend? Here's your episode article (http://bit.ly/what-if-with-prachi)! -- Producer/host: puja mehta Original music: vishal m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatif-podcast/message

Finding your inner voice – what does that look like for each one of us? If you need some inspiration, join us to hear from co-founders Jigyasa Labroo and Gaurav Singh who help us explore the power of art in shaping one's identity, particularly for children from disadvantaged communities to create their own unique responses. Their mission to #UnmuteIndia is enabled by the SOLmates of Slam Out Loud - helping children find (and feel) their inner voice through the wonders of visual and performing arts. Become their SOLmate on Instagram/LinkedIn/Youtube (their artful resources on YT are a must watch!).  Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we look forward to hearing from you!  P.S. Are you a reader friend? Here's your episode article (http://bit.ly/what-if-with-jigyasa-gaurav)! -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatif-podcast/message

Let’s call it out – single use is so 1970s. Ask your close ones from the pre plastic era and they will tell you of a world where single use of anything was frowned upon and sustainable practices were applauded. We get serious about single use and sustainability with Lokesh Sambhwani/co-founder of Recube/ who shares his passion for innovating customized solutions that close the loop, standing strong with his team to become a synonym for sustainable practices in India and beyond. Ditch single use and join Recube’s reuse revolution with Cupable and Refillable! Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we love getting serious about sustainability and hope you do too! P.S. Our reader friends - check out the episode article (http://bit.ly/what-if-with-lokesh)! -- Producer/host: puja mehta Original music: vishal m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatif-podcast/message

We may not think about it often but traumatic events in one's early childhood shapes the way they think, feel and react in their adult lives. If we hope to raise empathetic and positively contributing citizens, let’s take the necessary steps to understand why all forms of healthcare must be trauma informed. Join us to hear from Akanksha Chandele on how the team at I AM Wellbeing is converting 'not enough' to an ecosystem of trauma informed care for children exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Discover I AM Wellbeing’s journey in creating a compassionate and trauma sensitive ecosystem on Instagram/Twitter. Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we look forward to hearing from you! P.S. Are you one of our reader friends? Check out the episode article (https://bit.ly/what-if-with-akanksha)! -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal mirchandani --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatif-podcast/message

We can’t believe this day has come – our final episode of the first season! This one is a bit different where we reflect on questions that we usually ask our heroes each week. We thought it might be a fun way to end the season and also dive a little bit into what’s next? While we pause, think and prep away for season 2, join us in our #12daysofgratitude countdown throughout the month of December. This is a great way for us to wrap up the year with gratitude for what we have now so we can begin 2021 by being more mindful. You can always write to us or join us on our gratitude countdown on Twitter/Facebook. For those who have newly joined us, catch the re-run of the first season on Instagram so you don’t feel like you have lots to catch up on! As promised, here is a list of some of our favourite podcasts, enjoy! 3 Things by The Indian Express Countdown by TED Climate Emergency Radio Headspace Ted Talks Daily The Anthropocene Reviewed Your Undivided Attention -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatif-podcast/message

Ever wondered what happens to a used sanitary pad once it's out of your sight? Ajinkya Dhariya did and tells us about how the answer sees him and the team at PadCare Labs committed to making women's menstrual hygiene management (MHM) safe, accessible, and sustainable. PadCare Labs develops sustainable solutions that keep women’s health and hygiene at the centre of the entire process – they are on their way to shape sustainable societies by enhancing hygiene standards. Get to know how the team is taking care of pads on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram (period talk is also welcome!) -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatif-podcast/message