sustainable living

Designed by Shriya Parasrampuria and Prashant Dupare of Blurring Boundaries, this home is surrounded by five mango trees. Built using upcycled tiles, marble, and locally sourced bricks, the house exemplifies sustainable living.

From citrus peels to banana skins and herb stems — here’s how everyday kitchen waste can become powerful, natural cleaning solutions.

From working at ISRO to leading a sustainability movement, ex-scientist Pankti Pandey’s ‘ZeroWasteAdda’ is helping 4 lakh Indians make small, mindful changes — from composting and reusing to living more sustainably at home.

Far from Mumbai’s rush, actor Mrunmayee Deshpande Rao and her husband, Swapnil, rebuilt their lives in a small Mahabaleshwar village. Their home grew into Neil & Momo Farms, a zero-waste homestay that offers slow living, permaculture lessons, and farm-fresh food.

Vivek and Sadhna wanted a life closer to nature, so they left the city and built Idika, a 98% natural eco farmstay near Hyderabad. Made from mud-filled cement bags and furnished with reclaimed wood, the space shows how sustainable living can feel beautiful and modern.

In Chennai, women drive dark green e-autos selling fresh vegetables — packed not in plastic, but in bright yellow manjapai cloth bags. This eco-friendly project empowers women, revives tradition, and tackles plastic waste.

Turn festivals into moments of connection, care, and wonder with gentle family traditions that inspire sustainability and help children grow closer to the Earth.

Fallen leaves can become a powerful tool for your garden. Learn how to mulch leaves to improve soil, retain moisture, suppress weeds, and feed plants naturally. Turn autumn’s leaf fall into a sustainable way to keep your garden healthy and growing.

Festivals bring joy, but they can also create waste. This guide offers practical tips to reduce environmental impact while still enjoying the magic of any celebration. From travel to decor, learn how to celebrate more sustainably.

Make Diwali more meaningful for your child with traditions that inspire gratitude, creativity, and care for the world around them. From handmade decorations to acts of kindness, celebrate the festival in a way they will cherish and remember.