Home decor is a very unique expression of a person’s personality. Sometimes it is about collecting curios from your travel sojourns and at other times, it is creating something unique for a nook or a corner in your house. Many times, it is about creating a specific vibe that enhances one’s personality or house pride. […]
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‘Gift’ is a unique four letter word that carries with it a potential to please just about anyone. Now, especially if it is from your employer, it is tied to two things: a) Self-worth of the receiver b) Quality of thought of the giver. Now the onus usually comes on HR or Procurement to get […]
PLASTIC: Unwrapped – Milly Clover and Sophie Dorothe Lieke 18 months ago we began our journey with PLASTIC: Unwrapped, a partnership seeking solutions to plastic pollution. Our inspiration was drawn from a long-standing desire to actively engage in environmental stewardship and conservation. We wanted to find individuals around the globe who are making a difference […]
Arati Monappa – a designer with a rich experience of almost 3 decades. All through the years, she has focussed on natural, eco-friendly creations while working with artisans, craftsmen across the country and helping them get a sustainable livelihood, even before Sustainability became a topic of discussion. As part of our Imperfect Sustainability series, we […]
Le monde des jeunes pousses connaît une progression effrénée en Inde depuis plusieurs années. Si ce sont principalement des hommes qui démarrent des projets innovants et qui octroient le financement – symptôme d’un pays encore profondément inégalitaire –, des femmes n’hésitent pas à se lancer dans l’aventure et à intégrer une vision sociale à leurs activités. À l’image […]
Quand les déchets donnent naissance à des objets design Une petite entreprise basée à Bangalore en Inde s’est spécialisée dans le surcyclage ou upcycling. Elle a ainsi adapté une tradition indienne ancestrale consistant à donner une nouvelle vie aux objets usagés ou aux matériaux inutilisés. Read More…
With rapid urbanization and fast consumerism attributed to the use & throw attitude, a massive waste management challenge is emerging in our country. According to the Down to Earth magazine, over 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste is generated per annum in urban India, of which less than 60% of the waste is collected […]
This Indian start-up is turning trash into treasure To help fix the vicious cycle of consumerism and waste disposal, 41-year old Shailaja Rangarajan – who is based in Bangalore, India’s third-largest city – is charting a new path towards conscious consumerism. While waste management is usually seen as the process of segregating and recycling, she […]