greywater recycling systems

When a canal breach left her Delhi neighbourhood without water, 18-year-old Mannat saw firsthand how fragile urban water systems can be. As part of The Better India’s Children’s Day series, she writes to the Indian authorities about her journey and her innovation — a Bilge Vessel and Scupper Valve system designed to recycle greywater at the household level.

Over the past four years, Bengaluru-based The Habitainer has built over 200 customised container homes using solar power and repurposed materials — offering a low-waste, climate-conscious alternative to conventional housing.