Mumbai, October 09, 2023: A group of 33 professionals, mentored by prominent figures like Nilesh Shah, Anil Singhvi, Navneet Munot, and Shailesh Lodha, have launched the "Save Tree VC" mobile app as part of DMi’s “SaveTreesbyDMi” Initiative. This project promotes Digital Contact Sharing and Personal Social Responsibility (PSR) for environmental conservation. The "Save Tree VC" app, available for free on iOS and Android platforms, aims to replace traditional paper business cards with digital alternatives, reducing paper waste and saving trees. The official launch occurred on October 8, 2023, at the Nehru Centre in Mumbai, with Nilesh Shah, Navneet Munot, and Shailesh Lodha presiding.
The primary objective of the app is its positive environmental impact. The team estimates that if 50 people use the app for one year, it can save one tree, as 20,000 paper business cards equal one tree. In addition to its ecological benefits, the app simplifies contact management, saving users time and reducing costs associated with traditional business cards. It's worth noting that approximately 10 billion business cards are printed annually, with a staggering 88% discarded within a week, contributing to excessive paper waste and methane emissions from decomposing cards in landfills.
Commenting on the development, Nilesh Shah said “Darkness can be dispelled by sunlight. But, instead of waiting for sunrise during the night, one can light a candle to dispel darkness, however small. We are taking a small step to save trees by launching the app, which can replace paper business cards. I hope more and more people will join in to make this a success. The 'Save Tree VC' app will modernize contact sharing by generating QR codes for contact details and digitally saving scanned paper cards from others.”
While Navneet Munot said “As custodians of our future, we must each play our part in making a difference towards a better world. The SaveTrees app is a promising step towards this future. The app is not only a technological advancement but also a societal imperative to conserve our planet for generations to come.”
Deepak Mundra, the mastermind behind this initiative, expressed his vision, stating, “Our primary objective is to save trees, and concurrently, our secondary objective is to enhance people’s efficiency in terms of contact management. We are striving to collect insignificant efforts collectively from the masses, and this will have a significant impact on the environment we live in. That is the sole reason our endeavour is to transform this initiative into a Mini Jan Aandolan.”
The "Save Tree VC" app offers various features, such as direct calling and a saved card holder function, while also integrating with WhatsApp. The app is offered to the public for free and will remain free for a lifetime.The Team SaveTrees Initiative acknowledges the individual Lead Volunteers who joined this noble cause, emphasizing the importance of every small effort in contributing to a more sustainable future.
