Environment

"There is a common impression that eco-friendly products or initiatives are expensive. But, in the long run, the adverse impact of plastic on the environment is far more costly than any product whatsoever"

A sustainable alternative to concrete walls and ceilings, these fibre panels made from agricultural waste can not just be a long term solution for stubble burning, but also fetch up to Rs 25000 for the farmers. #Innovation #GreenIndia

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

As per Central Water Commission, 50 per cent of the country is facing a water shortage in three major rivers—Godavari, Krishna and Kavery. We need to act now, and that's just what these 10 awesome citizen initiatives are doing!

The Pardiwala family’s initiative to use containers for building a house is a perfect example of going eco-friendly without having to make major changes in one’s lifestyle.

One of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) registered programmes in Kerala for June 5, the drive witnessed large scale planting of trees, cleaning of the nearby catchment area and forested stretch as well as a collection of about 15 sacks of plastic waste.

Hyderabad-based Prashant Lingam recycled 400 kilos of plastic to make one of these kiosks. Now he is on a mission to make 4,000 such kiosks!

Vijayapura has a semi-arid climate, and the combination of high temperatures and dry spells is an important reason why reasons why planting trees and then sustaining them, becomes a daunting task. 

Every home on the street segregates its waste. While their wet waste is processed into compost every quarter, plastic waste is collected and recycled.

The inspiring teenager also organises annual fundraisers in her society for the education of slum kids from Dharavi. Apart from raising Rs 4 lakhs each year, she also teaches them herself!