Sustainability

Anand Maheshwari from Rajasthan set up his 800 sq ft rooftop garden during the lockdown. He shares how he's recycling milk packets, snack boxes, detergent covers and thermocol containers to grow ornamental and flowering plants.

Watch how Delhi-based designer Aakriti Kumar creates magic by using waste and discarded wood to create beautiful furniture like table, chairs, and more with her enterprise Differniture.

Hyderabad engineer Maaz Ahmed Khan founded his startup Torq Electric to convert old two-wheelers into electric vehicles.

Looking for an eco-friendly homestay in the Nilgiris? Vikram and Anushri Mathias run the gorgeous Jungle Hut, which runs on solar power and recycled water.

With their venture SarfarazSakshi Innovation Private Limited, Ghaziabad duo Sakshi and Sarfaraz create sculptures and utility products out of plastic waste, including benches and tables for schools and Anganwadis in UP.

Nikita Dawar and Karthik Ramaraj set up the Velanga Orchard farm stay in 2020, surrounded by mango orchards and coconut trees, where interested guests are also taught the art of pottery.

After quitting her job at Google, Neha Jain launched Zerocircle, a startup that converts seaweed into low-cost, eco-friendly plastic alternatives for packaging and more.

With her brand Doodlage, Delhi-based designer Kriti Tula decided to make use of discarded fabric from the garment industry and turn it into a successful sustainable venture.

From invitations to wedding favours there are innumerable ways in which one can make their special occasion both environment-friendly and memorable. Here are a few vendors who can help you plan a sustainable wedding in Bengaluru.

Architect Shreya Srivastava and her firm Studio Shunya have designed an eco-friendly mud home and farmhouse that maintains neutral temperatures even in Rajasthan’s harsh climate.