Production Intern – Sustainable Materials (India)

reCharkha - The EcoSocial Tribe is seeking a Production Intern for their Sustainable Materials initiative in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India. The role involves learning origami-style basketry techniques to upcycle plastic waste into baskets. Ideal candidates are hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about sustainability. This full-time internship lasts 2 months with a monthly pay of ₹5,000 - ₹7,000.
Join the mission to upcycle thousands of plastic packets and keep them out of landfills.

You will work directly on our upcycling campaign, using origami-style basketry techniques to transform discarded plastic packets into sturdy, beautifully crafted baskets

What you’ll do:

- Learn and practice origami-style basketry using waste plastic
- Create baskets from the plastic waste
- Maintain quality and consistency in your work
- Be part of a production system that turns waste into value

Who this is for:

- Someone who enjoys hands-on, creative work
- Someone patient, detail-oriented, and willing to learn a craft
- Someone who wants to see the direct impact of their effort

This is for people who don’t just want to talk about sustainability but want to build it, one basket at a time.

Job Types: Full time, Internship
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: ₹5,000.00 - ₹7,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person