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From experiment to craft to industry: Upcycling India’s household waste
Egg crate forms were crafted into small decorative flowers and converted into lights for festivals, generating income for trained, underprivileged groups.
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The Green Life
At Sadhana Forest, on the outskirts of Auroville, a community plants trees and lives in rhythm with nature.
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Paaduks: Shoes with soul
Inspired by an article that spoke of the possibility of using waste tyres as soles for shoes, the team dove into exploring this idea
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The Retyrement Plan : Using waste materials for crafting furniture
Furniture ranges from sofa sets to swings to independent stools and living room sets. The products are vibrantly colourful and sturdy to use.
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Saving the Hornbill
Roped in by a researcher, the Kadar tribe of Kerala helped save the critically threatened Hornbills of Thrissur district.
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Experiencing the Banni through Hodka
Shaam-e-Sarhad is a small enterprise, promoting niche tourism as opposed to mass tourism that focuses on the heritage of the Banni area.
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Camping Heights
“We want to give visitors a feel of how it is to stay in a forest, or in a village that has not seen electricity..."
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This small-time juice vendor makes hay while the sun shines
Where power woes torment small businesses, investment in a solar-panel could pay dividends.
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Sustainability Museum in Chennai
The country’s first sustainability museum in Chennai has been launched to create awareness among people about eco-friendly products and practices.