Sustainability

Delhi-based Madhuri Balodi and Aditya Aggarwal recall their ‘green’ wedding that was high on sustainability and low on cost.

Mahesh, Varsha, and Naman Agarwal, a Mumbai-based family, run EcoCushion Paper, a venture that makes and sells honeycomb paper packaging to offer an eco-friendly alternative to bubble wraps and plastic.

Aakarsh Shamanur, a Bengaluru-based social entrepreneur started Be Po-Lite, a crowdfunded venture to help women street vendors.

Looking for a treehouse homestay in Karnataka? The 200-year-old Varanashi Organic Farm near Mangaluru invites volunteers every month to learn organic farming and take a break from the hustle of city lives.

Bengaluru residents Sajitha and Mahesh built their eco-friendly new home by repurposing their old one, with help from architecture firm Destination Designs.

Samyuktha S, co-founder of Earth Building, a firm specialising in sustainable architecture and natural construction methods, shares important tips to design eco-friendly homes.

Kerala resident Leelamma Mathew upcycles used milk packets into decorative items and household objects like furniture, bags, purses, and more.

Delhi-based woman entrepreneur Kanika Ahuja launched Lifaffa to help upcycle plastic waste into bags, laptop sleeves, mats and fashion accessories so that it doesn't end up in landfills.

Kerala resident Mobish Thomas built his new family home in Wayanad by employing the Light Gauge Steel Frame Structure, which not only saved him plenty of time and money, but also ensured that his home was eco-friendly and durable.

Sambit Dattachaudhuri and Disha Kapkoti left their city lives to run The Doi Homestay in a remote mountain village in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Nestled amidst a fruit orchard, the homestay is perfect for those seeking an escape from city life.