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HelpUsGreen is a for-profit Indian enterprise that employs at-risk women from vulnerable Dalit communities to upcycle floral waste into high-margin products such as incense, organic compost, and a biodegradable alternative to Styrofoam. HelpUsGreen collects more than 4 tons of floral waste every day from temples in Uttar Pradesh in an effort to divert this toxic waste from the Ganges, ultimately improving the river’s health. HelpUsGreen’s mission is to employ 51,000 marginalized and at-risk women by 2025, proving them with training, a bank account, health insurance—and above all, treating them with dignity, respect, and providing healthier, predictable livelihoods that were never before attainable.