sustainable living

From cooking to cleaning, discover how every part of the banana plant is used in Indian households — sustainably and smartly.

You might think your rubbish ends with the bin, but for someone else, that is just the beginning. Discover how small and thoughtful changes at home can lead to safer working conditions for the people who handle your waste every day.

In the heart of Chennai, S Veeralakshmi has transformed her rooftop into a 500-plant sanctuary — and helped over 1,500 people do the same. Her mission: to show that everyday climate action can start with a single pot.

Sahar Mansoor, the woman behind Bare Necessities, took an ‘accidental entrepreneurial’ leap that reshaped her life and the future of eco-friendly skincare. From humble beginnings in a garage to creating a zero-waste brand, she has saved over 68 million units of plastic and diverted 155,000 kg of waste, all while empowering women in sustainable jobs.

Afsana Parveen transformed her grief into a rooftop garden in Jhansi, nurturing over 200 plants. Inspired by her daughter’s memory, she grew fruits and vegetables, finding solace and purpose in gardening while fulfilling a shared dream of creating a vibrant sanctuary.

From earning the trust of wild animals to learning from forest-dwelling tribes, Sanket Reddy shares how the wild reshaped his life — and why it could change yours too.

Gyan Shetty swapped his corporate career for a green thumb, turning his terrace into a lush haven with over 3,000 plants. Alongside his mother, he launched ‘Namma Garden', an online nursery offering everything from fruit saplings to rare blooms, all grown with "organic love".

Embrace sustainability this summer with five eco-friendly brands, from biodegradable bottles to plastic-free skincare and more. Make your summer stylish.

At Sonika Bhasin’s Mumbai home, sustainability is second nature. From composting kitchen scraps and switching to bioenzymes to cutting out disposables, her family’s everyday choices over the last five years are nurturing a greener, cleaner future. And it’s easier than you think!

Bengaluru resident Prabhat Vijayan built a DIY setup to reuse RO wastewater, saving 24,000 litres a year. Here's how he did it and how you can too!