Sustainability

When Meenakshi C was made the Conservator of Forests in Kerala's Central Region, her aim was to eliminate the age-old use of polythene bags to raise seedlings.

Way before waste management and rainwater harvesting became household concepts, this residential complex championed eco-friendly goals

Need a biscuit with your chai? At this tea shop, you can just take a bite of the edible, chocolate-flavoured biscuit cups!

And that is not all. This super cool #SustainableHome is made of upcycled wood, doesn't need a sewage tank, and has a unique system of natural air conditioning!

"We built a school that could easily be dismantled and repurposed, instead of being demolished." #Sustainable

The best part? You could help families in Tripura earn a living when you purchase this plastic-free alternative. Find out how.

Interestingly, people believed these structures could act like lightning conductors during thunderstorms — yet another impressive feature about these eco-friendly traditional homes

The Auroville Solar Kitchen in Tamil Nadu is a shining example of sustainable architecture as it also keeps the interiors cool, with greywater recycling and composting.

"Every year, once the mangoes in our orchard started ripening, they faced recurrent attacks from pests, squirrels, birds and even monkeys."

Sustainable home: All wood in their house is upcycled packaging wood used in the automobile industry. And an old foot-operated sewing machine serves as their wash basin stand. You have to see it to believe this marvel.