Sustainability

Narendra Pitale, a retired engineer built an eco-friendly house with mud, clay and recycled materials for Rs 2 lakh in Shilimb village, Maharashtra.

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, alumni – Abhinav Dhoundiyal and Vasanthi Veluri started Peoli to promote slow fashion, women empowerment and the use of natural dyes and fibres.

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Baburaj used bamboo reinforcement to build a sustainable, ecofriendly homestay in Wayanad, Kerala.

Lenovo is inviting volunteers from across the globe to apply for their Work for Humankind campaign. This hybrid work system aims to provide a better work-life balance while also helping the local community of Robinson Crusoe island in Chile.

Annette Matthew has been gardening for the past eight years and grows about 300 varieties of plants at her house in Thane, Maharashtra. Her YouTube channel Greeks of Green has 80,000 subscribers.

Pune-based Yogesh Shinde started Bamboo India in 2016 but he credits the success of his unique and sustainable startup to social media apps like Facebook and Instagram.

Architect Balasunda Kaushikan built a 3000-sq-ft sustainable house in Tamil Nadu for Rs 55 lakh using locally sourced material. His house employs several sustainable practices that are eco-friendly and cost-effective.

Aaranya Resort in Gir, Gujarat was conceptualised by Dhanji Bhai Patel to be an eco-friendly haven for weary travellers who want to get away from city life and relax amid nature.

Bengaluru residents Ravikala and Prakash Baliga have adopted a sustainable lifestyle which leads to them saving thousands each month.