62-year-old Sumathi Kumari, a resident of Cheranalloor Panchayat in Ernakulam, embarks on a daily mission to collect non-biodegradable waste from the river using a boat she crafted herself. As a dedicated member of the Haritha Karma Sena, an initiative by Kudumbasree Mission for waste management, Sumathi has turned her innovative skills toward building a boat from discarded plastic and glass bottles. Her initial attempt with a small country boat using plastic bottles and thermocol proved unsuccessful, but Sumathi persevered. Analysing the challenges, she switched to soda bottles, which she gathered during her duties with the Haritha Karma Sena. This time, the boat successfully maintained balance. Sumathi's resourceful creation required soda bottles, thermocol, and two sets of cello tape. The total cost of the boat is Rs 80 that she spent on two sets of cello tapes.