The capital cost of building an eco-friendly house is 10 per cent lower. It also reduces the overall carbon footprint and water wastage.

A few materials used in the solar panel, like polymers, lead and cadmium compounds, are potentially environmentally hazardous.

Four tonnes of processed domestic waste generate 100 kg of bio-gas which is used by a restaurant to cook 3,000 meals a day.

Mimicking forests, farmers across India have started transforming farms into a layered cropping system - climate resilient and more productive.

Producers, importers and brand owners — not municipalities — are responsible for collecting plastic waste left by their products.

"We, as citizens, need to take up the mantle for ensuring cleaner air and healthy surroundings,”

The kit includes instructions to test water for nitrate, phosphate, chlorophyll, dissolved oxygen and fluoride content, using the reagents provided.

As part of the one-week campaign, volunteers will be conducting house visits and spreading the green message.

A Significant reduction in packaging waste for consumer products is possible with a little bit of effort and consumer awareness.