Vani Murthy

From food labels and farming to sexual health, composting, and civic action — meet the five digital creators nominated for Optum Presents The Better India Showcase, supported by M3M Foundation, for proving that online content can spark lasting offline impact.

From exposing the truth behind food labels to making sustainability a household habit — these changemakers are using their platforms to drive awareness and action.

The Better India’s Heroes of Sustainability have dedicated their lives to protect the planet — planting huge forests, helping hundreds lead sustainable lives, or even saving entire species. And these heroes have no plans to stop until the Earth heals.

Contrary to the notion, aerobic composting is odour-less and does not require much space. Follow these steps daily to get the best out of waste

You’re an eco-conscious apartment dweller who wants to start vermicomposting, but you’re not blessed with a large backyard where you can toss your food waste into a huge pile of leaves. So what do you do? Here’s the answer! #LiveGreen #MyGarden

"You just need to have a solid reason to want to compost....mine was to hold back 60% of my daily trash from reaching the landfill and lessen the burden on my municipality and my planet."