Earth Root Foundation

What Earth Root Foundation does

Earth Root Foundation is an Indian non-profit society founded in 2018 and headquartered in Dwarka, New Delhi, that addresses environmental pollution through awareness, education, and community engagement. The foundation targets the general public across India, with particular emphasis on engaging scientists, farmers, homemakers, students, and marginalized communities. Its mission centers on four pollution domains — air pollution (including stubble burning), single-use plastics, waste segregation, and water conservation — delivered through seminars, debates, field activities, art competitions, quizzes, plogging events, bicycle rallies, and plantation drives.

The foundation's product surface is a digital content platform rather than a unified technology platform. Core offerings include a monthly E-Magazine (published since June 2021 and now at Volume 61 by mid-2026), a blog/news section with articles contributed by professionals and volunteers on topics ranging from desertification and forest fires to e-waste and sustainable fashion, a website that aggregates event listings, an online quiz for environmental education, a photo gallery, and a donation/volunteer portal. The technology stack is standard web publishing — no API, no proprietary software, no AI/ML capability — supplemented by a presence on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn for organic content distribution. Distribution is exclusively domestic (India).

Economically, Earth Root Foundation operates as a donation-funded non-profit with no public revenue disclosure, no recorded funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no parent company. Contributions are received via SBI bank transfer and the PAYTM online payment gateway, and the operation is supported by volunteer-driven content and event programming. Since inception, the organization has progressively expanded its content cadence and event portfolio while maintaining a small staff (51-100 employees), reflecting an incremental operational scale-up rather than rapid commercial growth.

Name

Earth Root Foundation

Legal name

Earth Root Foundation Society

Website

https://earthrootfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Earth Root Foundation is an India-based non-profit founded in 2018 that combats environmental pollution through a digital content platform, monthly E-Magazine publication, blog, community events, and volunteer-driven awareness campaigns targeting the general public across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Justice & Community Environmental Health (BPAGAGAL), Environmental Science & Sustainability Programs (Ecology, Climate, Conservation) (EDAMABAD)

Keywords

• Environmental awareness
• Environmental education
• Community outreach
• Pollution awareness
• Sustainability programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dwarka

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Earth Root Foundation runs environmental awareness and education programs through digital publications (monthly E-Magazine, blog), community events (workshops, rallies, plogging, plantation drives), and volunteer/donation platforms. Its core focus areas are air pollution (including stubble burning), plastic reduction, waste segregation, and water conservation, targeting the general public across India.

Product overview

Earth Root Foundation operates primarily as an environmental non-profit organization rather than a technology company. The organization offers a digital platform focused on environmental awareness and education, featuring an E-Magazine publication (monthly since June 2021), a blog/news section with articles on climate and environmental topics, organized events and workshops (plogging, rallies, competitions, webinars), an online quiz for education, a photo gallery, and donation/volunteer functionality. The organization focuses on four main environmental areas: air pollution, minimizing plastic usage, waste segregation, and water conservation. There is no unified product platform in the traditional SaaS sense; instead, these are individual web-based tools and content channels serving the organization's awareness mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EarthRoot E-Magazine A monthly electronic magazine publication covering environmental topics, sustainability, climate change, and ecological issues, published regularly since June 2021 with continuing volume numbering. Produced by an editorial board with contributions from various experts and authors; targeted at the general public in India.
• Events and Workshops Program Organized community events including plogging activities, bicycle rallies, drawing competitions, photography competitions, webinars on environmental topics, quizzes, internship programs, plantation drives, and workshops on environmental challenges and policy making. Targeted at the general public in India across age groups.
• Blog and News Section Articles and blog posts covering diverse environmental topics including desertification, forest fires, climate change effects, sustainable fashion, e-waste management, marine ecosystems, and various environmental conservation strategies. Targeted at the general public in India.
• Donation Portal Online donation system enabling supporters to contribute to the foundation's environmental initiatives, with offline donation details provided including SBI bank account information and online payment gateway options via PAYTM. Targeted at individual supporters of the foundation.
• Online Quiz Platform Interactive online quiz platform for environmental awareness and education. Targeted at students and the general public in India.
• Photo Gallery Visual gallery showcasing the foundation's events, activities, and environmental initiatives. Targeted at the general public and supporters of the foundation.
• Volunteer Registration Portal Platform for recruiting and managing volunteers for environmental initiatives, with registration forms collecting location, occupation, and demographic information. Targeted at individuals across India interested in volunteering for environmental causes.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Indraprastha Adhyayan KendraminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2020Joint internship program on Air Pollution organized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The two-week work from home internship was open to pre-college students, college undergraduates, and professionals. Jointly organized to leverage educational expertise and reach.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Centre for Science and Environment (CSE): India-based environmental research and advocacy organization that publishes the widely-read Down to Earth magazine. Highly comparable to Earth Root Foundation in its mix of environmental awareness content, publications, and policy-oriented outreach to Indian citizens.
• Chintan Environmental Research and Action Group: Indian NGO focused on waste, plastic pollution, and sustainable consumption through research, advocacy, and community engagement. Comparable to Earth Root Foundation in its focus areas (plastics, waste segregation) and education-plus-advocacy delivery model in India.
• Toxics Link: Indian environmental NGO focused on toxic pollution, waste, and public health, producing research, reports, and community awareness campaigns. Comparable to Earth Root Foundation in its pollution-awareness mission, India-only footprint, and reliance on educational outreach to drive impact.
• Greenpeace India: Environmental advocacy organization in India running campaigns on air pollution, plastics, and climate change through public mobilization and digital content. Comparable to Earth Root Foundation in cause-driven mission, citizen-engagement tactics, and use of digital and event-based channels.
• Centre for Environmental Education (CEE): India-focused nonprofit dedicated to environmental education and awareness through programs, workshops, and publications. Closely comparable to Earth Root Foundation in mission, target audience (general public and communities), and education-led delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• WWF India: Established Indian arm of a global conservation network running public awareness campaigns, community programs, and educational content on environment and conservation. Comparable to Earth Root Foundation in mission and citizen-engagement approach, though at significantly larger scale.
• TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute): Large, established Indian research institute covering environment, energy, and sustainable development with publications, policy advisory, and training. Comparable as a broader, more institutionalized player in the same environmental awareness and education space.
• Wildlife Trust of India: National conservation organization running awareness campaigns, capacity building, and field programs across India. Comparable in mission focus (environmental conservation), educational outreach, and community-based delivery.

Emerging players

• SwitchON Foundation: Indian nonprofit working on environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and waste management through awareness and on-ground programs. Comparable to Earth Root Foundation as a smaller, India-focused environmental NGO combining education, community events, and issue-based campaigns.
• India Climate Collaborative: Coalition of Indian climate and environment-focused philanthropies and NGOs working to scale climate action in India. Comparable as an ecosystem peer focused on environmental outcomes in India, with similar organizational audience of donors and program partners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMc9Y6jehvCZJc0Gc1OY7yw/featured
• Xx.com/EarthRootFound1

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Investors

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