ALDONA, Aug. 18 -- ERWIN FONSECA

The story goes that it was a dog that saved an entire family from meeting a tragic end in a Titanic episode. Many stories revolve around dogs and their faithful qualities, but for Supriya Sarin it was her pet dog that transformed her life and turned her into a crusader against plastic.

Supriya originates from North India and is presently staying at Aldona. She now runs a business of pulses, foodgrains, juices and other masala items. Her lifestyle is completely plastic free and she also moves around the village creating awareness and collecting plastic.

A few years ago, Supriya Sarin's life was all glamour, advertising, publicity and moving around from place to place for shoots; sometimes in Goa, sometim...