👜 #BagTheChange – Challenge Update & Public Voting! ♻️

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Hello Local Guides! :waving_hand:

The #BagTheChange - Sustainability Challenge officially closed on 31st March 2026 :spiral_calendar::sparkles:
And honestly… what a journey it has been! :raising_hands::green_heart:

:bar_chart: The Response :rocket:

I’m thrilled to share that:

:memo: 40 amazing posts were submitted as challenge entries

Each one brought a unique perspective — from:
:handbag: Compostable carry bags
:bento_box: Biodegradable packaging
:fork_and_knife_with_plate: Eco-friendly cutlery
:seedling: Sustainable practices in daily life

:green_heart: Community Spirit = Real Win :raising_hands:

What truly stood out was your enthusiasm and consistency :flexed_biceps:

:fire: Many Local Guides went beyond one entry
:rocket: Some even shared multiple posts (up to 6–7 entries!)

Thank you @Hemang_Rindani and @Supriyadevkar for your kind support, dedication, and enthusiasm.

This clearly reflects your commitment towards sustainability :globe_showing_europe_africa::recycling_symbol:

:folded_hands: Every Effort Matters

Yes, a few posts may not fully meet the challenge criteria…
But that doesn’t reduce their value :green_heart:

Because this challenge was always about:
:sparkles: Awareness
:sparkles: Participation
:sparkles: Inspiring change

And you all made that happen :raising_hands:

:trophy: Now It’s YOUR Turn – Public Voting Begins! :ballot_box_with_ballot::fire:

Instead of directly announcing top 10 entries…
Let’s make this more community-driven :light_bulb:

:backhand_index_pointing_right: I’m opening Public Voting for Top Entries

:compass: How to Vote:

:one: Go through the challenge entries (link/list below)
:two: Support the entries you loved the most :heart:
:three: Voting closes on April 30, 2026.

:pushpin: All entries are listed here:

Sr No Entry Title Link
01 Sustainability in Healthcare – Apollo Pharmacy :link:
02 Not Waste, but a Responsible Beginning :link:
03 Sustainability is in Our Hands :link:
04 Small Step, Big Impact – Talod Insta Serve :link:
05 Hidden Sustainable Find at Doorstep :link:
06 Harmony with Nature :link:
07 Change the Bag :link:
08 Food for a Sustainable Thought :link:
09 Waffles Wrapped with Sustainability :link:
10 Banana Leaves – Madurai’s Green Legacy :link:
11 Eco-friendly Solution to Plastic Bags :link:
12 Plastic is Out, Reusable is In :link:
13 Your Order Matters, So Does the Planet :link:
14 Letter to Nature :link:
15 Mio Amore CPCB Certified Carry Bag :link:
16 Blinkit Paper Bags – Fun Sustainability :link:
17 Monginis – I Am Not a Plastic Bag :link:
18 Fizzle N Drizzle – Sweet & Sustainable :link:
19 McDonald’s – A Step Towards Sustainability :link:
20 Zepto Bag – Zero Waste Impact :link:
21 Coffee & a Lesson in Sustainability :link:
22 Turning Shopping into a Greener Choice :link:
23 Pizza Hut’s Green Packaging :link:
24 Toy Store & a Lesson in Responsibility :link:
25 “No Planet B” – Small Choices Big Impact :link:
26 Sweet Celebration, Sustainable Surprise :link:
27 Taste ‘N’ Bite – Not a Plastic Bag :link:
28 Late-Night Hunger, Responsible Choice :link:
29 MAX Fashion – Sustainable Initiative :link:
30 Puma – Step Towards Better Tomorrow :link:
31 Jay Ambe Farshan – Green Surprise :link:
32 Compostable Garbage Bags at Home :link:
33 Shiv Paratha – Eat Fresh, Think Green :link:
34 Classic Khaman Stop – Green Surprise :link:
35 Sustainable Toy Shopping at Hamleys :link:
36 From Blessings to Bites – Sustainability :link:
37 Sweet Shop Making a Difference :link:
38 My Small Step for a Greener Planet :link:
39 100% Compostable Bag Initiative :link:
40 Saying Yes to Eco-Friendly Bag :link:

:light_bulb: While reviewing these entries, I noticed that a few posts beautifully promote sustainability but may not fully align with the core challenge criteria.

To ensure fairness in public voting, only qualified entries (Entries who met the criteria of the original challenge) have been included in the voting list below:

Select the 10 best entries that you loved the most:
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That said, every effort is valuable, and all participants will receive certificates and recognition :green_heart:

:bullseye: Selection Criteria (Top 10 Entries)

Winners will be decided based on:
:check_mark: Community engagement (voting)
:check_mark: Relevance to sustainability
:check_mark: Quality of content
:check_mark: Overall impact

:tada: Top 10 Entries will be announced soon!

:inbox_tray: Certificates for All Participants :sports_medal:

As promised :green_heart:

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Every participant will receive an E-Certificate

You can download your certificate from here:
:link: Your e-certificate is ready, download it from here

(Tip: Use search to quickly find your name)

:wrapped_gift: What’s Coming Next?

:tada: Surprise Recognition Gifts to Top-10 entries
:glowing_star: Dedicated Thank You Post

:globe_showing_europe_africa: Final Thought :green_heart:

This challenge proved something powerful:
:backhand_index_pointing_right: When a community comes together, small actions create big impact

Let’s continue being:

Local Guides for Greener World :seedling::recycling_symbol:

Thank you for making #BagTheChange a success :folded_hands::green_heart:

Stay tuned… top 10 entries coming soon! :eyes::sparkles:

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Awesome @KetanChhaniyara Thanks for organizing this and for the certificate initiative happy to download mine. it feeling Aromatic morning bru. have tea & coffee :hot_beverage: :blush::folded_hands:

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Just checked the update @KetanChhaniyara really nice to see how the challenge is evolving. The public voting part makes it even more engaging and gives everyone a chance to support meaningful contributions. Looking forward to seeing the final results!

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Such an amazing initiative—really loved seeing everyone’s creative efforts in this challenge :clap:

Great post and presentation, thanks for sharing @KetanChhaniyara Bhai​:blush:

The challenge is getting really exciting now :fire:

I’ve added 2 posts in this challenge, and I’m happy to see both of them made it into the Top 15​:grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:. Really excited to see the final Top 10 results.

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It was a great experience to participate in this challenge. It started as a challenge but soon became an habit of looking at sustainability. Thank you for this initiative @KetanChhaniyara

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Done, @KetanChhaniyara.
It also gave me the opportunity to view the posts I missed. :slight_smile:

Cheers!

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@KetanChhaniyara This is getting even more interesting, I must learn this from you. The way you plan challenges and take it to the next creative level is very inspiring :slight_smile: I am grateful to see my post in the list, thank you for the certificate :slight_smile: Keep Inspiring !!!

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Hey @KetanChhaniyara

Sustainability Undercover Agent :recycling_symbol::man_detective: on a Green Mission… Beautiful post and superb community initiative… On this #WorldEarthDay let’s vow to protect our planet and adapt sustainable choices everyday… Super excited to see the Green Guardians :recycling_symbol::heart_hands::sparkles:

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Thank you @shaileno for your kind words, looking forward to your more sustainable contributions.

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Thanks so much @NareshDarji ! Really glad you’re enjoying the updates. We wanted to make the process more interactive, so it’s great to hear the public voting aspect resonates with you. It’s been exciting to see the range of contributions coming in, can’t wait to share how it all turns out!

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Appreciate it @Np45-Nirav ! :blush:

And that’s awesome, huge congrats on getting both your posts into the sort listed posts! That’s no small feat. The competition is definitely heating up :fire:

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That’s really wonderful to hear @Hemang_Rindani , thank you for sharing this!

It means a lot that the challenge could spark that shift from a one-time effort into a lasting habit.

That’s exactly the kind of impact I was hoping for.

Really glad you were part of it and contributed to making it meaningful :raising_hands:

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Thank you @anon64801222 for your appreciation. Trying my best to make the small positive changes I can do using this amazing platform.

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That’s such a nice bonus, isn’t it @AjitThite ! :blush:

The challenge really turned into a space not just for sharing, but also for discovering each other’s ideas. Glad you got the chance to catch up on posts you might’ve missed, it all adds to the experience!

Thank you for your comment.

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Dear @RJSheetal,

Thank you so much for your kind words :blush:

Really glad you’re enjoying how the challenge is unfolding. It’s been a fun process experimenting and pushing things creatively each time. And big congratulations to you - well deserved to see your post in the list!

Happy you liked the certificate too. Appreciate your support throughout, means a lot.

Let’s keep the inspiration going! :raising_hands:

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@MayuriKubal Thank you so much! :blush:

Really glad you liked the idea. And yes, it’s all about taking small, everyday steps towards a greener lifestyle.

Excited to see everyone becoming Green Guardians :recycling_symbol::sparkles:

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