Interview with Dr. Ruby Makhija, a trained ophthalmologist, but who has transitioned to dedicating her time to waste management and eliminating single use plastic (SUP). Here are the 3 segments of the podcast : 1. Her Journey from A medical doctor to Waste Management  2. Plastic: From A Miracle to A Menace 3. Key solutions  Here are some highlights of her actions in this space : * Ophthalmologist. Has been working with Charitable Hospitals as a Senior Consultant/Clinical Head. * Founder and Director, Why Waste Wednesdays Foundation that is focussed on Waste Management and other Environmental and Social issues. * Founder, Aastha Charitable Trust * Member, City Level Task force for Implementation of Plastic Waste Management Rules, Municipal Corporation of Delhi * Co-Chairperson, Environment Committee, Inner Wheel Club District 301 with 90 clubs and over 5000 members * Fellow, Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship under Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India * Chairperson, Local Committee, South Revenue District (District Magistrate, South) against Sexual Harassment at Workplace * Secretary, Navjiwan RWA for the last 6 years * Social Activist – She is a member of many activist groups that are striving for a better governance system in Delhi, gender and racial equality, justice, environment protection etc. * TEDx Speaker (Two times) * Earth Day Network Star * Brand Ambassador, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Swachh Survekshan 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mediterranean-sustainable/message