Pushkar Pradhan is the CEO of EcoSense Enviro, a social enterprise pioneering circular economy innovation through digitised, data-driven waste management systems. Leveraging IoT technology, data intelligence, and community engagement, EcoSense partners with cities, institutions, and citizens to accelerate the transition toward sustainable, resource-efficient ecosystems. By digitizing the entire waste chain., they smart waste platform uses GPS, RFID/QR codes, and AI analytics to provide real-time tracking from collection to processing.

Pushkar champions scalable models that unite technology, behavioural change, and education, driving systemic transformation in how societies value resources and shape a zero-waste future. He draws inspiration from his two sons — his “nature crusaders” — who inspire his vision for a cleaner, more resilient planet for generations to come.