sustainable startups

A startup that turns waste into fuel. Another that designs cells to detect pollution. All led by students and young founders. The force behind them? Sustainability Mafia—a climate community that’s helping solve real-world environmental problems by showing youth how to build for the planet, from the ground up.

Rishabh Patel and Nitin Yadav are turning the tide with Dump In Bin. By focusing on the recycling of plastic, they’ve created a system that not only reduces waste but transforms it into valuable materials for industries, helping businesses save costs while contributing to a cleaner environment.

Shruthi Prakash started her brand Ombak in 2022, making sustainable furniture out of waste plants, water hyacinth, seagrass, banana.

Shruthi Prakash, 28, was always drawn to home decor. She started her brand Ombak in 2022 making sustainable furniture, which stands out for being made of waste plants, water hyacinth, seagrass, banana fibre, and more.

Tarun Jami, the founder of GreenJams, came up with Agrocete, an eco-friendly brick option that reduces construction costs by 50% and increases thermal insulation by 50%.