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Assam’s Kumbhi Kagaz Transforms Invasive Water Hyacinth Into Sustainable Handmade Paper Through Circular Innovation
An Assam-based startup is transforming invasive water hyacinth into eco-friendly handmade paper while restoring wetlands and creating sustainable livelihoods.
Somnath Ghosh’s Brikkho Foundation Built A Thriving Forest Of 2,000 Trees
Somnath Ghosh’s Brikkho Foundation creates a “tree orphanage” in Santiniketan, transforming abandoned saplings into a thriving forest through community guardianship.
How a Woman Turned 12,000 Kg of Plastic Waste Into Sustainable Products Through LIFAFFA
A childhood memory inspired Kanika Ahuja to build LIFAFFA and transform plastic waste into livelihoods.
From Tomato Waste to Future Fashion: Pritesh Mistry’s Sustainable Innovation
Pritesh Mistry transforms discarded tomato waste into biodegradable bioleather, pioneering sustainable, plastic-free fashion while actively reducing agricultural loss across India.
Maharashtra Farmers’ Collective, Saptvan Bamboo FPO Is Transforming Bamboo Into Rural Wealth
Saptvan Bamboo FPO in Maharashtra empowers 770 farmers by turning raw bamboo into handcrafted eco-friendly products to boost rural livelihoods.
After 25 Years in the Army, Ex-Army Soldier Revived Pune’s Hills by Conserving 8 Lakh Litres of Rainwater
A retired Army soldier and his family are transforming barren hills in Maharashtra through water conservation, afforestation, and community-driven environmental action.
From Crop Residue To EV Batteries: How Nishita And Nikita Baliarsingh’s Nexus Power Is Rethinking Clean Mobility
Odisha-based founders Nishita and Nikita Baliarsingh are developing biodegradable battery technology using agricultural residue to promote cleaner electric mobility and a circular economy.
Assam’s Wildlife Champion Bharat Bora Turns His Home Into A Lifeline For Injured Wildlife
For nearly three decades, Assam’s Bharat Bora has run a grassroots wildlife rescue centre straight from his home, funding treatments himself and inspiring youth to build a globally famous sanctuary.
Meet Krishna McKenzie: The Visionary Behind Solitude Farm Who Turned Barren Land Into A Thriving Food Forest
For nearly three decades, Krishna McKenzie has transformed degraded land in Auroville into Solitude Farm, inspiring regenerative agriculture, biodiversity and sustainable living through natural farming.
Meet Chewang Norphel the ‘Ice Man of Ladakh’ Building Artificial Glaciers to Tackle Water Scarcity
Chewang Norphel’s artificial glaciers store winter water, ensuring timely irrigation for Ladakh’s farmers while strengthening climate resilience sustainably.
Ahmedabad Plants 3.61 Lakh Saplings In 60 Minutes, Sets Global Green Record
Ahmedabad’s plantation drive created a Guinness World Record with 3.61 lakh saplings, but their survival will define the real environmental impact.
From Sugarcane Waste To Sanitary Pads: How Anupriya Nayak’s Team Udaan Is Rethinking Period Care
Anupriya Nayak and Team Udaan are exploring how sugarcane waste can be repurposed into affordable menstrual care solutions while reducing environmental impact.
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