Sustainability

N Ramakrishnan of Bengaluru has set up horticulture, solar power units, composting systems and rainwater harvesting in his retirement home.

A 70-acre forest, 5 crore trees, 13 ponds — and not a single rupee taken. This is the story of one man’s lifelong gift to nature.

India’s cleanest city has found a new way to practise sustainability — by helping citizens donate, repair, and reuse old goods through its RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Centre.

From cooking to cleaning, discover how every part of the banana plant is used in Indian households — sustainably and smartly.

Discover 5 incredible ways bamboo is used in Northeast India — from traditional drip irrigation and cooking methods to eco-friendly tumblers and vibrant cultural hats.

Akshar Forum, a unique school in Assam, replaces traditional fees with plastic waste. Students learn to recycle, earn vocational skills, and become change agents.

This multipurpose pavilion, constructed with repurposed waste materials by architect Samira Rathod, embodies the story of reuse, resilience and sustainability.

In Kerala, fishing communities are pulling plastic from the sea and turning it into roads. This simple idea is helping clean the ocean, create jobs, and build stronger, cheaper roads across the state.

Designed by an Italian architect, this 30-foot bamboo tower provides up to 100 litres of clean water daily — without power or plumbing — and is changing lives in remote communities across the world.

In Manipur, Seth Moirangthem’s SNL Energy Solutions is transforming lives with solar power. Over 1,000 households in 100 villages are achieving economic independence by overcoming unreliable power.