Environment

Their goal was to demonstrate that despite large numbers of revellers, the event can be zero-waste and eco-friendly. An ideal zero-waste event sends nothing to landfills and incinerators.

Already present in 30 Indian cities, DOT's zero-emission fleet of electric cargo vans and electric bikes works with companies like Amazon and Big Basket to reduce tonnes of carbon emissions! #DriveGreen #ElectricFuture

The sal leaf project is expected to provide a sizeable income to 500 local women. Furthermore, collectorate official have also been told to bring their own water bottles! #LiveGreen #PlasticFreeIndia #IAS

From using bioenzymes to clean the steel cutlery to composting the banana leaves used to serve meals, Jayashree and Abhinav have proved that big fat Indian weddings can be fun and responsible at the same time!

All over the world, e-waste has been accumulating at an uncontrolled rate ever since the inception of the internet. The solution? Innovations like these 100% eco-friendly EWA pots! #LiveGreen #Innovation

Have you ever eaten an ice cream in a coconut shell? Or chakna in pattal (leaf) bowls? To try it, check out these 5 Mumbai restaurants making the switch to sustainable serving ideas!

“Did you know that the conventional red clay bricks can be the cause of soil erosion? Our Wricks can help solve it. If we happen to sell 10 lakh of those, it will be able to recycle 2,50,000 kg of waste materials!”

Recycling over 13 tonnes of waste every month, Khalibottle works over 5 lakh citizens, including entire apartment communities! #LiveGreen #Recycle

Having great hair needn’t harm the planet. This sustainable salon is going all out to make sure that getting a makeover doesn’t cost the Earth! #LiveGreen

The fresh castor straws can be stored in the fridge reused for up to ten times and the sun-dried ones can be reused for a period of six months. Both the types are biodegradable and can decompose within a day.