Upcycling

"Whatever looked run down in my own home, I would repaint it. Then I thought if I could do it for someone else," recalls co-founder Riti Jain Dhar.

If you were to look at the structure from the top, you will see that it is shaped like an infinity symbol. And that's what the cafe is named too, to represent the infinite possibilities of shipping containers! #green #Innovation

From the Netherlands to Spain, Quilt Culture's traditional 'godhdis' have carved their mark as a creative sustainable product in international markets!

“Being a teacher, I am always concerned about issues related to the village where I work. This initiative inspires cleanliness, as well as revenue,” says 35-year-old Mathematics teacher Lomas Dhungel.

When the doctors told Sanjeevani Pawar's domestic help to stop working, she started an initiative that is today doubling the incomes of 16 underprivileged women!

From bags upcycled from jeans to bags made out of discarded tyres, Karnival is a one-stop shop for an eco-conscious buyer!

Delhiites, Paiwand will teach you how to convert the textile waste into coasters, beautiful pouches, table runners etc. Apply here!

From forming a strong client base across India to selling his works in countries like Singapore, Italy and the United States, Deval Verma’s uncanny artistry has travelled far and wide.

“We knew we wished to combine the causes of environment and poetry with social entrepreneurship. Our best selling products would otherwise take 20,000 years to degenerate!” says Madhuri, one of the co-founders.

“I was 9 when I got interested in waste management, thanks to a community service project that I took up in school. While the project got over, my interest remained, and I have continued to find solutions to the growing plastic problem.”