Sustainability

This post-Diwali, give your festive leftovers a second life. From fermented flower fertiliser to cardboard mulch, here’s how to reduce waste at home.

Don’t throw away your puja offerings — compost them! Here is a guide on how to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich compost for a healthier garden and a greener planet.

In a world buzzing with screens and toys, these 10 thoughtful gifts help kids slow down and fall in love with nature. From planting seeds to spotting birds, each idea is simple, joyful, and full of wonder — perfect for nurturing a deeper connection with the Earth, one small moment at a time.

From plant-based crackers to cow dung diyas, here are 8 sustainable Diwali hampers that make for thoughtful and meaningful gifting.

What do you do when the sea that raised you starts to choke on plastic? For Ajay Sawant, the answer was to listen — and turn heartbreak into hope for the ocean he calls home.

When drought hit Maharashtra, engineer Rahul Bakare built BoreCharger — a robot that revived 4,000 borewells and recharged 650 crore litres of water across India.

In Karnataka’s villages once left in the dark, engineer Sohan Naik and his company, Power Planet, are rewriting daily life. From classrooms to farms and shops, their solar systems now power 2,700 homes and 350 businesses — restoring dignity, trust, and opportunity.

Urban India is increasingly embracing sustainable architecture, with architects using eco-friendly materials to reduce environmental impact and support local craftsmanship. Projects featured here highlight how these materials enhance energy efficiency, durability, and aesthetic appeal while promoting traditional skills and reducing carbon footprints.

At The Better India Showcase 2025 in New Delhi, experts from CEEW, Enviu, and The Better India highlighted India’s potential to lead the global green economy by creating jobs through renewable energy, circular systems, and bioeconomy sectors. Supported by Rainmatter Foundation, the discussion stressed how the right policies, capital, and collaboration can turn waste into wealth and drive inclusive growth, with entrepreneurs already shaping a fairer, resilient future.

Through The Mumbai Plastic Recyclothon by L&T and Project Mumbai, over 500 tonnes of plastic waste have been recycled into benches, tiles, school desks, bins, and pathways across the city.