Grant Thornton SABERA Awards to Reward Responsible Businesses for a Second Time
Founded by media personality and activist Suparnaa Chadda, the SABERA awards recognize ‘good’, and reward businesses that promote social and environmental welfare.
Tag: environment
What Is Shinrin-Yoku and Why Are City-Dwellers Waking Up to the Power of Trees?
What is this secret therapy of forest bathing that makes us so much healthier and happier?
A Group of Earth Lovers, and an Ambitious Plan to Save the Planet
From combing the oceans of plastic waste, to creating healthy chocolates and promoting sustainable luxury, these people are out to help the Earth, finds Kay Newton.
This Startup Makes the Softest Eco-friendly Sanitary Napkins in India
Entrepreneurs Monica Bindra, Nazish Mir and Ali Mir are redefining menstrual hygiene with their new eco-friendly range, Laiqa.
The Coffee Mug Project: Why I Said No to Plastic Disposables
It is time for us to sit up and think seriously about our choices and habits that are polluting our world.
How Ajaita Shah Built an Army of ‘Solar Sahelis’ to Power Villages and Empower Women
With her social enterprise that equips rural women with technology and training, Ajaita Shah is powering a wave of sustainable development.
How Dhirta’s Label LOVE CHANGE is Styling a Healthier Future for Fashion
With her line of sustainable clothing called LOVE CHANGE, Dhirta Rikhye is out to spark a wave of slow fashion among Indian millennials.
Look Who Went Shopping for Eco-Friendly Goodies at STEP Earth Mela!
Shoppers loved the Step Earth Mela, where ethically produced lifestyle products shared space with organic foods and eco-friendly apparel.
These Teenagers Are Helping Bengaluru Save 15 Lakh Watts of Electricity a Year
These teenagers work towards electricity conservation in schools and offices, and recycle newspapers to make notebooks for underprivileged children.
These Two Girls Use Games and Gifts to Teach Indian Kids How to Conserve and Recycle
Sana Sawhney and Ayushi Gupta have developed a ‘Green Curriculum’ to promote environmental education among the urban and rural youth.
What Pollution Is Doing to Our Children’s Brains, and Why It’s Time to Act
The effects of environmental pollution are damaging our children’s brains within days after birth, leaving India with a crisis in the making.
A Spiritual Quest Led This Designer to Sustainable Fashion and Upcycled Clothing
Sonya Vajifdar began creating conscious couture out of natural materials and upcycled waste after encountering Buddhism.
She Launched a Range of Biodegradable Disposables After Her Mom Got Cancer
Rhea Singhal’s brand Ecoware supplies 100% biodegradable disposable crockery to food chains, supermarkets and schools across India.
Her New Fashion Label ‘Sui’ is Born from Her Love for the Planet
Mahima Gujral’s new label Sui by Sue Mue brings together her love for travel, thoughtful production and slow fashion.
India’s Eco-Conscious Padwoman Has Created the Ultimate Sanitary Napkin
All of 26 years old, Tanvi Johri has not just launched India’s first 100% biodegradable sanitary napkin, she is also out to change social perceptions surrounding menstrual goods.
How Bonsai Taught an Army Wife Important Lessons in Love and Beauty
A meaningful hobby learnt in youth often reaps dividends in old age, says Sunanda Jain.
10 Ways To Minimize Your Carbon Footprint While on Vacation
Tourists often leave a big carbon footprint on holidays. Give yourself and the planet a breather next time with simple mindful habits, says Ritu Goyal Harish.
