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By Srimoyee Chowdhury 2 September 2025
Raising eco-conscious kids doesn’t need sweeping change. Meet five Indian families proving that one mindful habit at a time can shape a greener tomorrow.
Bengaluru Malini Parmar cut her family’s waste from 2 kg to just 300 gm a month. Her daughters compost, avoid single-use plastics, and live zero-waste daily.
Mumbai Pallavi Utagi swapped disposables for cloth diapers and went on to found SuperBottoms. Her son grows up believing eco-living is the only way.
Chennai Kalpana Manivannan packs steel tiffins instead of disposables. With her kids, she makes soaps, balms, and grows organic produce at home.
Mumbai Sonika Bhasin composts, uses bio-enzyme cleaners, and shops plastic-free. Her son Abir proudly joins in, spreading eco-habits wherever he goes.
Navi Mumbai After her son’s surgery, Subhashree Santhya grew organic produce at home. She later launched ‘Mud and Mother’, making preservative-free millet porridge mixes.
Why it matters Children mirror what they see. Eco-habits like cloth bags, composting, or waste segregation become lifelong values that protect the planet.
How it helps Eco-friendly parenting nurtures empathy, patience, and responsibility. Kids learn that even the smallest choice can spark a big impact.
Start small Switch to steel bottles. Compost your kitchen scraps. Grow herbs on your windowsill. Tiny steps gently introduce kids to sustainability — without overwhelm.