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Learn how to grow oyster mushrooms in your backyard using easy techniques in less than six hours! #Growyourownfood

“The yield is almost 3 to 5 times more than what is grown in soil in the same area. So one can do wonders in small areas too."

"I am honoured that despite my physical limitations, I have not just helped myself, but hundreds of other women!” says one of the gritty women. #Respect #Inspiration

You’re an eco-conscious apartment dweller who wants to start vermicomposting, but you’re not blessed with a large backyard where you can toss your food waste into a huge pile of leaves. So what do you do? Here’s the answer! #LiveGreen #MyGarden

“It will protect you from air pollution, block out noises and make the surroundings cooler,” says Dr. Miyawaki’s student, Nishino Fumitaka, explaining how such a forest saved lives during a tsunami and landslide in Japan.

Sujata says that unless and until any of their guests explicitly mentioned needing a plastic mineral water bottle, they stuck to the glass bottles for serving water.

"Not just is it cost-effective and sustainable, it's like going back to our roots. For instance, using mud or clay as primary building material keeps the house cool, eliminating the need for ACs!"

Lack of teaching facilities restrict visually-impaired from pursuing education. This device and mobile application makes self-learning easy.

But don’t let the norms of any restaurant dictate how much plastic you generate. Carry your own bottles, straws and containers and win the game of eco-friendly living!

Normally, about 600 ml of water is used in a single hand wash. According to UN, about 350 ml of this is being wasted. Now consider that this simple nozzle reduces the water used in a single hand wash to only 15 to 20 ml!