sustainable living

What began as a small act inspired by a neighbour became a 25-year-long green movement. With no funds or land, Bholeshwar Palange has grown and donated over 1 lakh saplings — turning a parking lot into a thriving nursery and involving his entire family in the mission.

Built with locally-grown bamboo and mud from the fields, the farmstay is sustainability personified, not just in its construction but also in the quotidian habits of the family that runs it.

Bring the monsoon indoors with fresh and homegrown coriander. This guide shows you how to plant, look after, and harvest coriander in small spaces, a rewarding way to add greenery and flavour to your everyday cooking.

At the Brahma Kumaris’ Shantivan Complex, 84 giant reflectors harness the sun to produce thousands of meals daily — fuel-free, emission-free, and inspiring.

Teach your kids these 6 beautiful and sustainable family crafts that turn household waste into meaningful creations — from banana fibre beads to saree rugs and seed balls.

At 23, Abhishek Reddy left a Rs 1.5 crore job to build a farm in search of peace. His journey from burnout to permaculture taught him that true fulfillment lies not just in nature, but in community. Now in Manali, he’s ready to begin again — with intention and belonging.

Urban gardener Anupama Desai from Surat swears by a simple, no-fuss compost trick that uses just watermelon rinds and water — and takes only 3 days.

Tanveer Inamdar, through his TREEI Foundation, electrified Maharashtra’s tribal villages using solar solutions. His project, ‘Mission Urja’, has significantly improved daily lives of tribal families.

Growing avocados at home is not only a rewarding hobby but also a sustainable way to enjoy fresh produce. Whether you have a balcony or a small garden space, this guide will help you cultivate avocados from scratch to fruiting plants with ease.

Dr Naveen Kumar from Chennai helps 5,000+ people grow fruits and veggies at home using organic methods passed down from his grandfather to fight food adulteration.