Sustainability

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.

Bhuvnesh Ojha, known as the ‘Jungle Man of Rajasthan’, is turning barren lands into thriving green spaces. Through his work with Pukaar Foundation, he is quietly creating forests, conserving water, and empowering local communities — proving that even the driest land can bloom again.

Fallen leaves can become a powerful tool for your garden. Learn how to mulch leaves to improve soil, retain moisture, suppress weeds, and feed plants naturally. Turn autumn’s leaf fall into a sustainable way to keep your garden healthy and growing.