Sustainability

Watch this video to learn about Odisha’s Krushi Bhavan, a sustainable architectural marvel and government facility that combines local craftsmanship, traditional wisdom, and many eco-friendly elements.

Actor turned vegan chef Raveena Taurani founded Yogisattva Cafe in Mumbai to create an eco-friendly and 100% plant-based model where all the waste is put to use, alongside experimenting with a variety of organic, gluten-free and vegan recipes.

Kerala’s State Seed Farm in Aluva will be declared carbon neutral by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The team behind the feat detail the modules they have followed to achieve this status.

Design student Sara Lakhani launched Trash or Treasure to turn plastic into ethnic wear using kantha embroidery. Her initiative won her an opportunity to showcase her work at Lakme Fashion Week.

MBA graduate Mehul Shroff turns banana stems and waste into natural fibres to make different kinds of eco-friendly handicraft, earning lakhs per month and helping several farmers save money.

Hyderabad’s Bowenpally vegetable market, or the Dr BR Ambedkar Vegetable Market, is a stellar example in sustainability. It converts all the waste generated there to electricity and biogas. Watch this video to see how.

Meet Vikash Abraham and his team at Urban Farms Co, which uses the lucrative regenerative farming model to prevent stubble burning and help lakhs of farmer earn more through chemical-free farming, for which it has now won international recognition.

Biju Narayanan, a self-taught electronics technician, built a smart solar mixie that has a battery backup of up to eight hours, with more than 15 unique features.

After graduation, designer Burhan ud din Khateeb launched Studio Kalib to give eco-friendly and modern spins to Kashmir’s traditional craft, making unique handiwork like bluetooth speakers, chicken coops, furniture, bags, and more.

‘The Ledge House’ is owned by George Manu, and built by architect Vinu Daniel and his team. Perched on top of the Peermedu Hills of Kerala, the house is replete with sustainable features and a food forest.