Environment

Pune-based BiofuelCircle, founded by Suhas Baxi and Ashwin Save in June 2020, is an online marketplace for biomass and associated commodities (biofuel, biofertilizers, biogas) that connects the rural farming community with industrial producers. Here's how they're reducing stubble burning and generating a clean energy source.

Watch panthers closely, see rare birds fly about and track the trails of hungry jungle cats at these forest tours and national parks.

“We can surely say that this has the potential to change the scenario of the Delhi NCR and other cities,” says Ravi, the IITian behind the innovation.

Nirit Datta is a former IT professional who founded Buttrush in 2021 to collect and recycle cigarette butts.

Data scientist Ashutosh Verma runs Exalta, an eco-friendly air conditioning company that runs on solar power, aiming to use up less resources and cause less environmental damage.

With his non-profit Warka Water, architect Arturo Vittori has developed the Warka Tower, a low-cost bamboo tower that uses air from its surroundings to harvest water.

Pune-based environmentalists Dr Medha Tadpatrikar and Shirish Phadtare have developed a solution that converts plastic waste into poly fuel. Watch this video to see how they do it.

Puneet Dutta’s Attaware Biodegradable Private Limited, based in Delhi, manufactures sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic and thermocol cutlery.

Searching for a clay bottle to keep your water cool this summer? Here are 10 terracotta products made by Indian artisans for your home and kitchen.

For Ramanujar Moulana, cycling is not just another hobby but a sustainable means to explore the hidden stories cradled in the contours of the old city of Chennai. Here’s how he created this community