eco-friendly

This architect from Chennai is showing that homes don’t need cement to be strong and safe. By using earth-based materials and age-old building methods, she’s helped families live in spaces that are healthier and more sustainable. Her work offers a practical path to greener living.

What if weddings didn’t leave behind heaps of trash? Meet Uma Ram from Chennai, who turned her big day into a celebration of love — for each other and for the planet. From composting one tonne of waste to wearing her grandmother’s 50-year-old saree, she proves that sustainability can be woven into every moment.

How does a café in Kerala stay cool without a single AC? With terracotta pots, recycled water, and a whole lot of greenery, this peaceful spot is unlike anything you’ve seen.

What do a chip packet, an apple core, and old newspapers have in common? They’re part of the 1,50,000 tonnes of waste India generates daily. This Earth Day, uncover how much waste one person really creates—and how that small pile adds up to one of India’s biggest environmental threats.

Jaya Rayaprolu's Bengaluru home harvests 1.3 lakh litres of rainwater, recycles 800 litres of grey water daily, and uses solar power, creating a self-sufficient and zero-waste living space.

What if your morning coffee could help replace plastic? Rhea Kothari and Rishika Reddy have found a way to turn everyday waste — like coffee grounds and mushrooms — into eco-friendly packaging. With over 280 partnerships, their journey is a testament to how small ideas can spark big environmental change.

Air conditioners aren’t the only way to keep your home cool. With the right materials, smart design choices, and a few natural elements, you can create a refreshing indoor environment without high energy bills. From indoor plants to traditional cooling techniques, here’s how to maintain comfort in a sustainable way.

What if packaging left no waste behind? Indian startups are using seaweed to create eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. Could this ocean innovation change everything?

From the heart of Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad region, Athangudi tiles blend tradition, artistry, and sustainability, captivating the world with their vibrant charm and eco-friendly allure.

At just 17, Tejas Pugalia has founded Threads4Good, an initiative that provides school bags to marginalised students, reduces textile waste, and creates employment opportunities for the underprivileged and disabled. Here's how his passion is transforming communities and fostering positive change.