Our Sustainability project is about sustainability and the future of the Ganges River in India. The river Ganges is one of the most polluted rivers in today’s society and has caused massive social, economic, humane and environmental impacts. The pure water originates from the Himalaya Mountains and the Gangotri Glaciers but has been polluted due to religious practices such as tipping of cremating ashes, civilians bathing, factory wastes and unwanted animal products.

Via this project, I have built on my communication by organising the research tasks with my cooperative team members to develop our independence in analytical and evaluating skills. For this statistical aspect, all reasoning needed to be back up with accurate proof such as graphs and tables as it is fundamental to do so. I have also learnt the aspects of connections in the world of mathematics as mathematical ideas interconnect and the ideas can branch out from one to another on how mathematics can be applied to the real world to solve world issues.

I have progressed in my understanding of sustainability in today’s society and have built on my knowledge on the foundations of economic, environmental and social aspects. I have found that the pollution River Ganges has been a result of unsustainable use that had not been thought out for the future use of the river for civilians’ needs. Despite this, there are companies in today’s society that not only focus on their economic growth but also their commitment to sustainability to ensure the needs of the future are met. An example of this is The Ganga Project, launched by the Namami Gange Programme in hopes to clear the river of its toxins by December 2019. I have learnt that although it is evident that sustainability is trying to be reached, it has its own sets of challenges with a difficult process.