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From streetlights powered by food waste to jewellery made from newspapers, these 4 NGO’s in Tamil Nadu are upcycling discarded materials into tools for change.

Moved by the cries of displaced birds, RK Nair bought a piece of land in 2012 and planted 1,500 trees using the Miyawaki method. Since then, he has been creating thriving urban forests in the country.

Explore a unique approach to sustainable living through a Bengaluru couple’s eco-friendly home, designed with natural materials, innovative technologies, and a deep connection to nature.

Ravi Neeladri, CEO of Bengaluru-based Cerebra Green, speaks of how they were once generators of e-waste but leveraged technology to operate on a circular economy model and find a solution.

Wastage does not begin with tossing leftovers or scraps into the dustbin. It is a complex, multifaceted concern which involves looking beyond households and restaurants, into wastage at the very source of the supply chain. And, these organisations, in associations with DBS Bank India, are making sure to check that.

All locations are within a 100 kms of the city, and you can easily visit and return home in the same day.

Washing clothes is not the most eco-friendly activity but with a few small changes, you can green up your laundry routine.

To keep the house well-ventilated and breezy, he used windows and openings to create what is known as the ‘Funnel Effect’. Find out how. #SustainableHomes

" 'Green thumb' is the biggest myth," says Anu Ganapathy, explaining that anyone can grow their own terrace garden with the right potting mix, seeds and tips. #UrbanGarden

They source over 1500 kg of tea from about 250+ tea growers in Assam in a year and sell 450+ units of their products in a month!