Sustainability

Through the Powering Livelihoods initiative, Villgro and CEEW are helping rural women access simple decentralised renewable energy tools. These machines are reducing losses, improving incomes, and giving 4,700 women stronger control over their work and futures.

From designing buildings to greener lifestyles, architect Nayana Premnath is inspiring 80,000 Indians to live sustainably. Through her platform and upcycling brand The Green Circle, she’s proving that small, mindful choices can spark big change.

Every home produces hundreds of litres of reusable water daily. With simple steps, you can recycle greywater from baths, basins, and washing machines to save thousands of litres a year — easing pressure on water supplies and helping the planet.

The Stone House in Jaipur is built using pink sandstone and lime. Kamal Malik, the architect behind the project, shares how the home is an ode to the legacy of Rajasthan.

What began as one creator’s habit of wearing hand-me-downs has grown into a five lakh-strong online movement for sustainability. Through creative reels and his eco-friendly brand, EcoFreaky, he’s making green living easy, fun, and accessible for young India.

From women-led eco-homestays and forest treks to wool weaving and birdwatching, here’s a 5-day guide to Sarmoli village in Uttarakhand for families who want to teach their kids the joy of sustainable living.

What if furniture could grow, not be built? In Mumbai, architects Bhakti Loonawat and Suyash Sawant launched ‘Anomalia’ to turn mushrooms into consoles, blocks, and textiles — light, durable pieces that challenge how we think about design.

Through the Bio Village 2.0 initiative, Daspara, in Tripura, has become a model for rural sustainable practices and renewable energy consumption. With better agricultural productivity, cleaner energy solutions, and a focus on community-driven development, Daspara is paving the way for a greener, more prosperous future for Indian villages.

Founded by Navkaran Singh Bagga, Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems is a Kolkata-based startup creating clean drinking water from air. With over 100 million litres generated across 15 countries, it offers a sustainable alternative to groundwater, pipelines, and plastic bottles.

Sushil Reddy and his electric vehicles are unmistakable as they breeze across Indian cities. But how conducive is an EV? What about range anxiety and charging points, and mileage? He shares.