Overview
Creasion is a leading not-for-profit organization based in Nepal, dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for social challenges. We work with communities, partners, and stakeholders to drive meaningful change through innovation, education, and grassroots initiatives.
LET'S GET AQUAINTED
CREASION is a leading non-profit organization based in Nepal established in 2005 proactively advocates for societies journey toward a regenerative and circular economy.bridges the gap between grassroots reality and high-level policy has its roots are in youth empowerment manages large-scale environmental interventions focuses on the circularity of plastics for a net-zero future environmental and conservation priorities and climate risks integrates policy reforms into its DNAworks with the Government of Nepal to institutionalize environmental standardization waste management acts and other environmental and social safeguarding standards through a data-driven approach and a commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), CREASION transforms waste into resources, climate anxiety into action, and environmental challenges into opportunities for green jobs creation and national resilience.
Accelerating The Change
Our Values
CREASION works to accelerate change towards a regenerative and circular economy. The guiding principles of CREASION includes:
Respect
People, communities & environmentValuing people, communities, and the environment by listening to diverse voices and recognizing their rights and knowledge, especially those most affected by waste and resource challenges. This ensures that solutions are humane, locally relevant, and environmentally sound.
Accountability
Transparency & ResponsibilityTaking responsibility for actions and outcomes, being transparent about progress, learning from impacts, and following through on commitments to sustainability goals so that efforts truly benefit society and the planet.
Collaboration
Partnerships for impactWorking together with many stakeholders including youth, waste workers, local governments, businesses, and communities to share ideas, skills, and resources, which helps create stronger, inclusive pathways toward a circular economy.
History & Evolution
Two decades of sustainable development and community empowerment
The Beginning
In 2005, Aanand Mishra and team founded the CREASION with the vision of providing a platform for young and undergraduate students to enhance their skills in sustainable development through research-based ideas.
Incubation Period
Incubation period followed by the initiation of various outdoor activities, volunteering programs and activisms.
Volunteer for Change
Various activities conducted in the founding years prompted Aanand to start a program to encourage volunteerism and start a volunteering revolution. He launched Volunteer for Change (VFC) in 2010, promoting effective volunteerism and providing internship and volunteer opportunities for young people and underprivileged youth from diverse backgrounds.
International Expansion
We received our first international volunteer from Canada who helped communities in Pokhara and also translated a textbook which was later reprinted. As part of redefining volunteerism through VFC, clean-up of Kanti Children Hospital was initiated in collaboration with college students, professionals and security personnel.
Green Economy Focus
Aanand's dedication to the green economy has been unwavering, and since 2013, he has been working in the field with a focus on recycling, circular economy, and sustainable resource management. He is a strong advocate for youth empowerment and has been a mentor to many young people, guiding them toward a career in the development sector. In 2013, Creasion also provided Safalta HIV Sikshya Sadan with ten classrooms in support of a good number of international volunteers.
Emergency Disaster Response-Earthquake
The 2015 earthquake in Nepal was a turning point for Aanand, who recognized the need for immediate relief and a holistic approach to reconstruction. He designed and developed Rebuild for Change (RFC), implementing climate-smart and environmentally-focused projects to help Nepali communities recover effectively.The emergency Disaster Response project was initiated in the wake of the 2015 Nepal Earthquake and is activated when any kind of disaster strikes
Flood Relief Alliance
The 2017 flood prompted the start of Alliance of Disaster Relief, a collaborative effort to help communities affected by the consequences of flood. Arrival of HUMAN'ISAXVII volunteers from France for school construction in Kakani Reconstruction of schools affected by earthquake in support of Association for Nepal Synapse Self- Reliant Support in Japan (ANSSSJ)
Recycler Saathi
Recycler Saathi, a landmark project to formalize the waste management sector of Nepal and address waste PET bottles was introduced.
COVID-19 Response
Waste Workers Emergency Relief Project (WWERP) initiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on waste workers.
Oxygen for Nepal
Initiated Oxygen for Nepal - a collective campaign to provide vital medical equipment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Partners Diversification
Implemented the Nepali Yuwa in Climate Action and Green Growth Project Funded by the European Union, along with Implementing partners, Youth Innovation Lab, Restless Development, CREASION and Centre for Disaster Management Studies. AND Implemented the Preventing Plastics in Nepali Rivers by boosting the Informal Sector (RiPL) Project funded by Norwegian Retailer’s Environment Fund and implemented by the consortium including Center for Research and Sustainable Development Nepal (CREASION), GRID Arendal, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Doko Recyclers and International Solid Waste Association (ISWA).
Green Shift Nepal
Launched Green Shift Nepal Project, funded by the European Union, led by CREASION with consortium partners Restless Innovation Nepal and Youth Innovation Lab.
Mountain Clean-Up
Implemented Mountain Clean-Up Campaign. CREASION has taken up the crucial role of co-processing and recycling the collected waste from the mountains, for waste management.
Project CAP
Launched Project CAP - Collaborative Approach for Preventing Plastic Leakages in Rivers of Nepal, supported by UNOPS and the World Bank.
Climate Smart Cities
Climate Smart Cities is CREASION’s initiative to reduce the adverse effects of plastic pollution by strengthening Nepal’s existing recycling system through a circular economy model. Implemented in Kathmandu Valley and Bharatpur (Bagmati Province), the project focuses on high footfall and plastic hotspot areas where targeted interventions can generate measurable environmental and social impact.
The Beginning
In 2005, Aanand Mishra and team founded the CREASION with the vision of providing a platform for young and undergraduate students to enhance their skills in sustainable development through research-based ideas.
Incubation Period
Incubation period followed by the initiation of various outdoor activities, volunteering programs and activisms.
Volunteer for Change
Various activities conducted in the founding years prompted Aanand to start a program to encourage volunteerism and start a volunteering revolution. He launched Volunteer for Change (VFC) in 2010, promoting effective volunteerism and providing internship and volunteer opportunities for young people and underprivileged youth from diverse backgrounds.
International Expansion
We received our first international volunteer from Canada who helped communities in Pokhara and also translated a textbook which was later reprinted. As part of redefining volunteerism through VFC, clean-up of Kanti Children Hospital was initiated in collaboration with college students, professionals and security personnel.
Green Economy Focus
Aanand's dedication to the green economy has been unwavering, and since 2013, he has been working in the field with a focus on recycling, circular economy, and sustainable resource management. He is a strong advocate for youth empowerment and has been a mentor to many young people, guiding them toward a career in the development sector. In 2013, Creasion also provided Safalta HIV Sikshya Sadan with ten classrooms in support of a good number of international volunteers.
Emergency Disaster Response-Earthquake
The 2015 earthquake in Nepal was a turning point for Aanand, who recognized the need for immediate relief and a holistic approach to reconstruction. He designed and developed Rebuild for Change (RFC), implementing climate-smart and environmentally-focused projects to help Nepali communities recover effectively.The emergency Disaster Response project was initiated in the wake of the 2015 Nepal Earthquake and is activated when any kind of disaster strikes
Flood Relief Alliance
The 2017 flood prompted the start of Alliance of Disaster Relief, a collaborative effort to help communities affected by the consequences of flood. Arrival of HUMAN'ISAXVII volunteers from France for school construction in Kakani Reconstruction of schools affected by earthquake in support of Association for Nepal Synapse Self- Reliant Support in Japan (ANSSSJ)
Recycler Saathi
Recycler Saathi, a landmark project to formalize the waste management sector of Nepal and address waste PET bottles was introduced.
COVID-19 Response
Waste Workers Emergency Relief Project (WWERP) initiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on waste workers.
Oxygen for Nepal
Initiated Oxygen for Nepal - a collective campaign to provide vital medical equipment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Partners Diversification
Implemented the Nepali Yuwa in Climate Action and Green Growth Project Funded by the European Union, along with Implementing partners, Youth Innovation Lab, Restless Development, CREASION and Centre for Disaster Management Studies. AND Implemented the Preventing Plastics in Nepali Rivers by boosting the Informal Sector (RiPL) Project funded by Norwegian Retailer’s Environment Fund and implemented by the consortium including Center for Research and Sustainable Development Nepal (CREASION), GRID Arendal, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Doko Recyclers and International Solid Waste Association (ISWA).
Green Shift Nepal
Launched Green Shift Nepal Project, funded by the European Union, led by CREASION with consortium partners Restless Innovation Nepal and Youth Innovation Lab.
Mountain Clean-Up
Implemented Mountain Clean-Up Campaign. CREASION has taken up the crucial role of co-processing and recycling the collected waste from the mountains, for waste management.
Project CAP
Launched Project CAP - Collaborative Approach for Preventing Plastic Leakages in Rivers of Nepal, supported by UNOPS and the World Bank.
Climate Smart Cities
Climate Smart Cities is CREASION’s initiative to reduce the adverse effects of plastic pollution by strengthening Nepal’s existing recycling system through a circular economy model. Implemented in Kathmandu Valley and Bharatpur (Bagmati Province), the project focuses on high footfall and plastic hotspot areas where targeted interventions can generate measurable environmental and social impact.
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Meet the Founder
As the founder of CREASION, I am honored to lead a dedicated team that is deeply committed to the principles of Circular Economy. Our mission is to revolutionize the way plastic waste is managed by pioneering innovative recycling strategies that not only minimize the environmental impact of plastic but also unlock its full potential.
We believe that through sustainable practices and forward-thinking solutions, we can significantly reduce the volume of plastic waste that ends up in landfills and the natural environment, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
At CREASION, we are focused on creating a system where recycling plays a central role, and where plastic waste is seen as a valuable resource rather than a burden. Our goal is to enhance the lifecycle of plastic products by improving recycling technologies and making recycled plastics a key component of the circular economy.
We envision a world where plastic waste is continuously reused, repurposed, and reintegrated into the economy, contributing to a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable planet for future generations.
Aanand Mishra
Founder, CREASION