Becoming Sustainable
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Why is Community Engagement important for Sustainability?
Want to know the secret to create a sustainable future? Discover why community engagement is the key to success! Learn how -
What is Circular Economy?
Are you tired of the same old wasteful ways of our current economy? Want to save the planet while also saving money? Look no further than the revolutionary concept of circular economy! Discover how this game-changing system is reshaping industries and paving the way for a more sustainable future. Don't miss out on this eco-friendly revolution - read on to learn more! -
What is the Slow Flower Movement?
Flowers have been prized for their beauty and aroma for millennia and used for a variety of things. One would think that growing natural plant life might not have an adverse impact but just like clearing rainforests to make way for agricultural land is harmful, so is the mass production of flowers. -
Tips to go Zero-waste in your daily life
Going zero-waste might seem like a daunting task but if we take one step at a time anything is possible -
3 Pillars of Sustainability
We often associate sustainability with the protection of the environment but sustainability cannot be achieved in isolation,but is rather the combined development of three factors. Just like all components of an ecosystem are interdependent, in the same way true sustainability can only be achieved by paying equal attention to its three facets. Sustainability itself refers to systematic development of all aspects of life and hence its determinants also come from all these facets. Society, economy and the environment are three facets of development that need to be considered when targeting the goal of sustainability. Read More. -
Why Opt for Recycled Cotton
According to research, using 1000kg of recycled cotton yarn can save 0.5 hectares of land, C02 emissions are reduced by 6600 kg, and 2783 cubic meters of irrigation water are saved. An obvious benefit of recycling cotton is that pure recycled cotton is biodegradable, which ensures that we do not have to worry about a prolonged effect on the environment, such as with recycled synthetic fibres. Read more... -
Take a Vacation: Sustainably
Historically humans remained close to their homes but globalisation has led to the concept of vacation. Vacation refers to a period of time that you take off from your daily life to relax and enjoy and is essentially an experience that entails travelling away from homes for a change of environment to get rid of monotony.
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Food Storage: Go Plastic Free
Plastic containers have been a part of our childhood, and plastic containers, in general, have proved useful time and again to store a variety of items. From storing leftovers to storing lunches for school, plastic containers were an important part of our everyday life. -
7 Ways to Repurpose Food Waste in your Homes
In a country where the recycling system is not as robust, most of the waste generated from households just ends up in landfills and water sources polluting land and water. Even though food waste is biodegradable it takes time for it to break down completely and at the rate that we generate waste the natural breakdown process cannot keep up. -
Benefits of Thrifting
Trends come and go almost cyclically but some things remain evergreen. Thrifting or thrift shopping is the act of buying pre-loved items at a discounted price. These items that have lost their value to another might still prove to be invaluable for you. Respecting the things we own is important as opposed to treating them as merely replaceable. The capitalist culture would lead you to believe that buying pre-owned things is a waste of your resources but oftentimes you can hunt for real treasures in thrift stores that far surpass their retail value. Thrifting is not only beneficial for you and your wallet but also for the planet.
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Zero Waste Menstrual Hygiene Products
Going zero-waste in every aspect of your life has now become more of a necessity than a lifestyle choice considering the deteriorating condition o... -
The Trend of Overconsumption and its Impact
Global development and affluence have bred a culture that promotes the narrative of abundance and replaceability. The population metrics ballooned...
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