Bengaluru

“We met several contractors and finally found one who said that the project could be completed in Rs 1.76 lakhs. We also got volunteer engineers on-board to help us out.”

Desai runs 'Krishiyog' - an online portal for connecting marginalised natural farmers to conscious urban consumers, thus increasing their average income by 30%-40%

“I wish I did not have to start this foundation under such circumstances, but then a majority of organisations stem from some personal loss and are invariably in memory of someone. Instead of wallowing in pain, my husband and I decided just two months after Arundhati’s death to start the foundation.”

All over the world, e-waste has been accumulating at an uncontrolled rate ever since the inception of the internet. The solution? Innovations like these 100% eco-friendly EWA pots! #LiveGreen #Innovation

“Besides putting up posters everywhere detailing the need to prioritise the environment, we also encouraged residents to do away with plastic and other toxic material decorations

What’s more? Water aerators installed on school taps reduces water wastage by 60 per cent!

“The yield is almost 3 to 5 times more than what is grown in soil in the same area. So one can do wonders in small areas too."

Did you know 8 million trees are cut every year to make 20 billion pencils worldwide? Now think of the happy implications if all those waste newspapers could be repurposed into eco-friendly pencils that don’t break.

From land and labour to organic manure, Swayam Krishi provides everything. All you need to do is pick what to grow and take home the chemical-free harvest when it's ready! #GrowOrganic #EatSafe #LiveGreen

One free momo if you bring your own container, steel glasses for coconut water and more. How citizens helped vendors switch to plastic-free options without burning a hole in anyone’s pocket