This initiative encourages young minds to develop solutions for pressing global challenges. In this spirit, we celebrate the exceptional contributions of Team Udaan and NIT Surat, whose groundbreaking ideas are making significant strides in environmental sustainability.

Team Udaan: Revolutionizing Menstrual Health with Eco-Friendly Solutions

Team Udaan from Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2022, comprising Prisha Dubey, Anupriya Nayak, and Vanalika Konwar, has tackled a crucial yet often overlooked issue in menstrual health. Their project focuses on creating eco-friendly, affordable, and washable sanitary pads using shredded sugarcane bagasse, a byproduct of sugar factories. This innovative approach not only offers a sustainable alternative to traditional sanitary products but also addresses the social stigma surrounding menstruation.

Prisha Dubey, Anupriya Nayak, and Vanalika Konwar from team Udaan

The team’s pads are designed to be extremely affordable, making them accessible to underprivileged and rural women. By utilizing sugarcane bagasse, a material that would otherwise go to waste, Team Udaan’s solution reduces environmental impact and promotes resource efficiency. Their dedication to both social and environmental causes exemplifies the core values of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow.

NIT Surat: Keeping Beaches Clean with Automated Innovation

From Surat, Gujarat, the team of Aditi Tapariya, Harshil Mistry, and Vaibhav Gupta from NIT Surat developed an automated beach-cleaning robot named Sweep during Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023. This innovative solution addresses the critical issue of waste accumulation on beaches and its detrimental effects on marine ecosystems.

Vaibhav Gupta, Aditi Tapariya, Harshil Mistry from NIT Surat

Sweep is a programmable robot equipped with advanced sensors capable of detecting, identifying, and segregating different types of waste materials based on their recyclability. Designed to navigate difficult terrains, the robot can autonomously clean specified areas at regular intervals. This groundbreaking technology not only enhances the efficiency of beach cleaning but also minimizes human intervention, thereby reducing the risk of harm to marine life.

Driving Change Through Innovation

Both Team Udaan and NIT Surat embody the essence of World Environment Day with their groundbreaking projects. Their dedication to creating practical, scalable solutions for environmental challenges highlights the transformative power of young innovators.

In Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024, 18-22 year-olds in Youth Track – can submit their ideas in the “Environment & Sustainability” theme with a focus on environment protection, reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainability

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow continues to nurture such talent, fostering a culture of innovation and social responsibility. As we celebrate World Environment Day, we are inspired by the ingenuity and commitment of these young changemakers. Their efforts remind us that with creativity and determination, we can make significant strides towards a more sustainable and equitable world.

For more details on Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and to learn about other inspiring projects, click here.

Let’s continue to support and celebrate the innovative solutions that drive positive environmental change. Happy World Environment Day!

Take a glimpse at their Solve for Tomorrow journeys here:

Team Alpha Monitor – Hemesh Chadalavada has developed a smart wristband to monitor Alzheimer’s patients and alert their caregivers about changes in their behaviour. The device monitors the patient’s health parameters such as pulse and blood pressure and the caregiver and doctor are automatically alerted if the patient gets out of bed and starts wandering. Hemesh’s grandmother is also an Alzheimer’s patient and would wander at abnormal times, without the caregivers knowing. She needs to be taken the doctor every week for her reports.

Team Udaan – The all-girls team of Prisha Dubey, Anupriya Nayak and Vanalika Konwar are trying to solve a big challenge in menstrual health. They are developing eco-friendly, affordable and washable sanitary pads using shredded sugarcane bagasse produced in sugar factories that will be extremely affordable compared to current offerings in the market. The trio wants to solve the social stigma around menstruation and reach out to underprivileged and rural women with their product.

Prisha, Anupriya and Vanalika

Prisha, Anupriya and Vanalika from Andaman & Nicobar Islands are cracking through the taboo around menstruation health in India to help under-privileged women with their menstrual health. Present day sanitary pads are both expensive and non-biodegradable. The trio wants to develop an eco-friendly sanitary pad that will also be cost effective.

Watch the video to know all about their experience so far. Here’s their story –