Sustainable Living

This festive season, let your kids help you make décor that feels warm, personal and gentle on the planet. These simple craft ideas turn everyday materials into cherished creations filled with meaning.

Enjoy the festive charm of winter markets while reducing plastic waste. Here are some practical tips, like carrying reusable bags and using refillable bottles, to make your seasonal shopping sustainable and responsible.

From citrus peels to banana skins and herb stems — here’s how everyday kitchen waste can become powerful, natural cleaning solutions.

In Chennai, women drive dark green e-autos selling fresh vegetables — packed not in plastic, but in bright yellow manjapai cloth bags. This eco-friendly project empowers women, revives tradition, and tackles plastic waste.

Turn festivals into moments of connection, care, and wonder with gentle family traditions that inspire sustainability and help children grow closer to the Earth.

Pharmacy students from Mohan Babu University, led by mentors Dr V Kiran, Dr J Venkateswara Rao, and student leader R Badrinath Reddy, are empowering Andhra Pradesh’s Nagaiah Gari Palli village through sustainable bamboo salt production, creating new livelihoods beyond farming.

Festivals bring joy, but they can also create waste. This guide offers practical tips to reduce environmental impact while still enjoying the magic of any celebration. From travel to decor, learn how to celebrate more sustainably.

To tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution, architect Vinu Daniel designed a circular house with its exterior wall made of earth blocks, Mangalore tiles, and 6,200 discarded toys.

Driven by a passion to support education, Pritu Chaudhary’s ‘Little Leaf’ recycles waste paper to create notebooks for underprivileged children in Pune. This initiative turns waste into valuable learning tools, promoting hope, sustainability, and brighter futures for those who need it most.

When Atharva Shinde couldn’t find anyone to make a quilt like his grandmother’s, the 16-year-old set out to revive the craft, repurpose over 500 kg of fabric, and empower women along the way.