The data for eco-friendly gifting points out that sustainability is the theme of our times. People are becoming more conscious about ethical and socially responsible consumption and their choices reflect this. The Concept of Eco-Friendly Gifting There are 2 main drivers of gifting. First of all it is meant to evoke positive emotions in the […]
Environment
The Busy Person’s Guide to Saving the Planet (Not a listicle)
Balancing work and personal life can be hectic, but it is crucial that all of us, at a personal level, make time for climate action. As a civilization, we have moved beyond climate change and are now facing a climate crisis and it is time we move beyond listicles and quick hacks and look towards […]
Plant a Sapling, Regenerate your Green Canopy
Terms like net zero, carbon sequestering and offsets are now being used more commonly and with good reason. The climate crisis is an urgent global issue that requires a collective effort. At the heart of nature based solutions is the carbon sink. Planting a sapling and restoring our tree cover is one of the most […]
Our cities need more trees!
“They who plant a tree, plant a Hope!” Our projects in Delhi, Mumbai, and Jharkhand aim at afforestation. Most of the cities in India have lost their greenery due to urbanisation. Planting trees in cities is essential for the health and well-being of our urban environments. Trees bring numerous benefits, as we all know, including […]
Being a dutiful citizen of India!
Republic Day is a time to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our nation and the progress we have made as Indians. While we celebrate togetherness and democracy, we as citizens of India, have certain duties that we are obligated to uphold. Article 51-A (g), of the Indian Constitution, states that, “It shall be the […]
The Ozone Layer Is Healing!
35 years ago, every nation in the world made a commitment to stop using substances that harm the ozone layer. The results have been astounding. The ozone layer is a layer of gas that surrounds the Earth and protects it from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It is located in the stratosphere, about 15 […]
Best Sustainable Christmas Gift!
Christmas is just two days away! Finding presents for your loved ones, especially those who are environmentally conscious, can be challenging. Many of the gifts we buy need enormous quantities of energy to manufacture, and you do not want to purchase anything that would result in waste. Over the years, the sustainability market has boomed, […]
A Tree-mendous Christmas!
Why a tree is the best gift? The season of joy and giving is upon us! While we get into the Christmas spirit by giving gifts and celebrating traditions, there is a hidden environmental cost. But that does not mean we are here to be grinches. A few add-ons to your Christmas gift hamper, and […]
Air pollution: Fogging our brain
More reasons for us to plant trees In this post-apocalyptic world that has become our reality, climate change and rising pollution levels are altering how we live. India has become home to some of the world’s most polluted cities. The intersection of pollution and mental health has opened up a field to explore how pollutants […]
Grow Trees for the Growing Population
Are there enough trees for the booming population? It was in 1804 when the Earth was populated by 1 billion people. In 2011, the human population reached 7 billion people. And now, just after a mere dozen years, we hit a population of 8 billion people! The 8th billionth kid was born on Tuesday, 15th […]