Dwishojoyee Banerjee, a climate actionist and aspiring economist at Ramjas, University of Delhi, spearheads The Soft Movement’s Paper Bag project.

Empowering 5000+ students in 31 cities, the initiative has replaced 78,000+ single-use plastic bags, offering sustainable alternatives to vendors across India.

An Ashoka young changemaker and BeVisioneers-Mercedes Benz fellow, Dwishojoyee’s journey started with a childhood question, evolving into impactful collaborations with World Economic Forum, Save the Children, and UNICEF. Her latest venture, “The Soft Movement,” embodies a quiet revolution – gentle, persistent, and committed to tangible grassroots impact for climate action.