Holi, the festival of colors, is a time of joy, togetherness, and cultural vibrancy. However, the widespread use of synthetic dyes, excessive water consumption, and plastic waste during celebrations have significant environmental repercussions. Research suggests that heavy metal-based colors used in Holi contribute to soil and water contamination, impacting biodiversity and human health (Chandran et […]
Month: March 2025
How Are We Celebrating the Strength of Women in Environmental Change?
This International Women’s Day, I celebrate all women whose hands shape the land and whose toughness breathes life into the planet. At Grow-Trees.com, I’ve witnessed women rebuild barren landscapes into thriving ecosystems, not just by planting trees, but by bringing back hope, livelihoods, and a sense of belonging. I remember the picturesque landscapes of Uttarakhand, […]