Placeholder canvas
 
Close
Igniting Ideas For impact

Embarking on a transformative journey through six chapters, we traverse India's landscape, exploring pioneering startups and their revolutionary...

8 months

This Tiny Innovative Pouch is India’s Biodegradable Solution for Spit-Free Streets

Ezyspit, founded by Ritu Malhotra Pratik Malhotra and Pratik Harde from Nagpur, is a reusable mobile spittoon that solidifies spit droplets in seconds. Here’s how it works.

This Tiny Innovative Pouch is India’s Biodegradable Solution for Spit-Free Streets

Spitting in public continues to be a menace across the country, even after it was made a punishable offence. As a solution to this nasty habit, Nagpur-based Ritu Malhotra has come up with a pocket-sized biodegradable spittoon.

The Ezyspit is a reusable mobile spittoon that solidifies droplets in seconds and contains materials that trap the microbes present in the saliva. These biodegradable spittoons also contain seeds that will grow into a plant when disposed of.

“This way we aim to plant trees all over India by helping people spit responsibly,” says Ritu Malhotra.

Several organisations like the Indian Railways have now tied up with Ritu in her initiative to reduce public spitting.

Here’s how Ezyspit works:

This story made me

  • feel inspired icon
    97
  • more aware icon
    121
  • better informative icon
    89
  • do something icon
    167

Tell Us More


We bring stories straight from the heart of India, to inspire millions and create a wave of impact. Our positive movement is growing bigger everyday, and we would love for you to join it.

Please contribute whatever you can, every little penny helps our team in bringing you more stories that support dreams and spread hope.

Support the biggest positivity movement section image Support the biggest positivity movement section image
Shorts

Shorts

See All
 
X
 
Sign in to get free benefits
  • Get positive stories daily on email
  • Join our community of positive ambassadors
  • Become a part of the positive movement