waste management

India's love affair with consumer electronics will likely rage on for years to come. But embracing new technologies brings up a huge question: What do you do with the old stuff? Here are some sustainable answers. #LiveGreen

"Paper and cloth waste are used for making decorative items, curtains, toys, cushion covers, etc. Alcohol bottles and other broken glasses are reused in the construction of buildings. We are also shredding the plastic and selling it to Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for road construction."

Harish and his bunch of friends harvest nearly half a ton of organic produce — this includes more than 100 varieties of fruits, herbs and vegetables! #EatSafe #GrowOrganic

Like many Indians, an ISRO scientist gave utmost importance to the interplay of natural light and air while designing his eco-friendly house.

"For me, home is where heart and health is. And so, I wanted to get rid of all toxins inside the house. Be it the food you eat or the power you use on a daily basis, all of it should contribute to make you and your environment healthier." #sustainablehomes

Did you know that advertising boards take thousands of years to degrade? When burnt, they also release toxic fumes into the environment.

Mismanagement of waste is a common issue across metropolitan cities due to a rise in population and inadequate infrastructure. Thanks to citizen led initiatives like Savita’s, people are now willing to manage their own waste

“We wanted this event to serve as an image of what Bengaluru can do. We had expected around 500 volunteers and it was overwhelming to see the expectations being exceeded by large numbers."

Still looking for a motivation for doing a selfless act? Meet Sathya Natarajan who has been making a difference in the fields of menstrual hygiene, tree protection, river cleanup, gender empowerment and education for decades!

Honoured with many national and international awards, Ramdas Kokare has helped three Maharashtra towns use waste to generate revenue, produce electricity and make roads! #Respect #RealLifeHero