Tiruppur

Once infamous for pollution, Tiruppur’s textile industry is now a model for water recycling and sustainability using Zero Liquid Discharge systems.

“The workers are the driving force of Tiruppur and I could not have them suffer during such a huge crisis," says district collector Dr K Vijayakarthikeyan

Regeno biodegradable or compostable bags are made out of wastes of maize, vegetables and paper. These bags once disposed degrade in three month’ time based on the fertility of the soil without causing any damage to it. Besides, these biobags burn like paper and turn into ash. They can also melted in hot water.

In Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, an old man and his 26-year-old son are making traditional cooking trendy again with their YouTube channel.