Acharya Prashant explains that environmental degradation is a direct reflection of humanity's internal state. He argues that external pollution, such as plastic waste and deforestation, originates from the greed and lack of consciousness within the human mind. He observes that even sacred places are being ruined by turning them into commercial tourist spots, leading to massive waste accumulation. He asserts that the majority of people are unconscious and driven by simple desires, comparing them to dry leaves that blow in whichever direction the wind of social trends takes them. Therefore, he believes that real change cannot come from mass awareness campaigns or superficial activities like occasional cleaning drives, which often serve only to soothe the participant's ego.