Sustainability

An unusual expert who practices what he preaches, A R Shivakumar believes that nature holds all the answers.

Green activist Subhajit Mukherjee advocates for greywater reuse at home, explaining how setting up a filtration tank for just Rs 10,000 can conserve fresh water and alleviate urban water shortages.

From a bungalow built at a budget of Rs 22 lakh to procuring local construction materials from a radius of 3-5 km, unTAG is setting affordable and sustainable architectural goals.

A sustainable startup, Ricron Panels was started by Rahul Chaudhary to recycle multi-layer plastic into sheets that are fire-retardant, waterproof, termite-proof and heat-resistant.

Bengaluru residents Sajitha and Mahesh built their eco-friendly new home by repurposing their old one, with help from architecture firm Destination Designs.

Surat-based Rashi Agarwal launched Roohani Rang, a handmade stationery business. It recycles cotton waste to create sustainable products like journals, planners.

Jinay Gada runs Planteria, which manufactures lightweight grow bags and vertical gardens from recycled plastic bottles.

The Pardiwala family’s initiative to use containers for building a house is a brilliant way to reduce construction waste and costs.

Looking for the best homestays in Kanyakumari? Rajchandar Padmanaban and his wife, built Muthunandhini Palace as a heritage home where sustainability meets Tamil Nadu's traditional architecture.

Dayanand Krishnan built a rainwater harvesting system with easily available materials at just Rs 250. Here's how you can do it too.