Bamboo

Anand Patki is an agripreneur who has sourced bamboo from different parts of the country, and set up India’s first bamboo nursery.

Pinki Gogoi and her friend Puja Gogoi used a bamboo raft to rescue up to 30 people left stranded in a flood and bring them to a local evacuation spot set up by her father.

The initiative by Hyderabad-based company Bamboo House India was a prototype to see if such a structure will be able to withstand all weathers.

For centuries now, people have been using bamboo for almost everything, from food to construction.

Using natural materials and processes in the crafting process can help reduce carbon footprint, and make the manufacturing process more environmentally-friendly. Several Indian handicrafts and artisans have embraced this ideology, reducing the environmental impact of India’s handcrafted products.

Agricultural entrepreneur Yogesh Shinde is trying to reduce the use of plastic by manufacturing and promoting bamboo products through his venture Bamboo India.

As a growing population increases the need for housing in India, it’s important to consider using sustainable building materials for construction to avoid straining the environment too heavily. Here are four such materials that are seeing increasing usage in construction across the country.

Contrary to popular perception, Northeast food is way more varied than just momos and noodles, although these too can taste divine. Here are 8 amazing local delights from Northeast India that will leave your palate demanding more.

There are many places in North East India that will truly amaze you and the peacefully picturesque riverine island of Majuli is one such place.

In the race to reduce white pollution in India, many startups are finding alternatives to plastic. Bagasse, the fibrous remains left behind after extracting sugarcane juice, can be used to make disposable cutlery. Pappco, a greenware manufacturer, is tapping into this market in India by creating awareness, with good results.