Sustainable Living

At Narayanpur High School near Kolkata, students are learning valuable environmental lessons by turning everyday waste into art and useful products. This model of education combines sustainability with skill-building, offering a replicable framework for schools aiming to empower students and protect the planet.

Teach your kids these 6 beautiful and sustainable family crafts that turn household waste into meaningful creations — from banana fibre beads to saree rugs and seed balls.

From saving rainwater to planting native trees, here’s how children can become eco-champions during the rainy season — right from their homes.

At 27, Nishtha Chauhan left engineering to launch a zero-waste café in Gujarat that now earns Rs 12 lakh a month. But it’s more than a business — through millet meals and workshops, she’s teaching over 2,000 children to eat mindfully and helping reduce 47 tonnes of plastic and carbon waste yearly.

Tired of city life, a couple moved from Mumbai to a quiet hill in Mahabaleshwar. On abandoned land, they began again — growing food, building a zero-waste farm, and learning to live simply. Today, their journey inspires others to slow down, reconnect with nature, and find joy in doing things differently.

Learn how to set up a simple rainwater harvesting system in your garden and get children involved in a fun and hands-on project. Teach kids about nature, sustainability, and saving water while turning rainy days into exciting learning adventures for the whole family.

A 17th-century Japanese invention is making a quiet comeback, this time on Indian rooftops. Rain chains aren’t just beautiful, they’re helping homes harvest rainwater and recharge the earth.

This Kozhikode wedding proved that celebrations don’t have to cost the Earth. With digital invites, plastic-free décor, and just 100 kg of waste from 1,200 guests, it was a joyful reminder that tradition and sustainability can go together beautifully—showing us how to celebrate love without harming the planet.

Tired of your food going bad in the rainy season? Clay pots might be your secret weapon! From keeping meals fresh to adding earthy flavour and boosting health, here are 5 simple, science-backed reasons to bring this age-old, monsoon-friendly tradition back into your kitchen. Your gut will thank you!

Monsoon dampness does not have to take over your home. Learn how to tackle mould, peeling paint, and soggy clothes with seven natural remedies using everyday items. These budget-friendly tips will help keep your walls dry, your air fresh, and your furniture protected all season long.