In Delhi, Rahul Gupta’s Kesakambali Foundation is transforming donated human hair into oil-absorbing mats that intercept pollutants before they reach the Yamuna. The initiative has recycled over 1,000 kg of hair, reduced key pollution indicators by nearly 40%, and created a zero-waste cleanup model.
The Better India – Thrown Away at Salons, Human Hair Is Now Helping Clean Polluted Water Before It Reaches Yamuna
May 25th, 2026