Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives. There are many ways to embrace vegan living. Yet one thing all vegans have in common…
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Ways to Avoid Food Waste
Every year in India, about 67 million tonnes of food is wasted, which has been estimated to be worth Rs 92,000 crores. In other words, this amount is adequate to feed all of Bihar for a year. We need to make changes in our lifestyles to reduce this number. Here are some easy ways to your bit. Check Inventory Do…
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Hacks
Green cleaning has exploded in popularity over the last year as more of us want to move to chemical-free cleaning and making our own cleaning products. Sometimes the best eco-friendly cleaning hacks just need some insider knowledge or old school skills rather than spending money on new products. This Lockdown, let’s clean our home using these methods. Dish Soap: Adding…
Seaspiracy
The 90-minute documentary by filmmaker Ali Tabrizi starts out as a nature documentary trying to understand whale stranding but soon turns into a journey uncovering the effects of the commercial fishing industry. With hidden cameras and filming in dangerous locations, the documentary tries to expose the illegal fishing markets which have a deeper, hidden system of corruption, slavery, and fraud,…
Zero-Waste Products Available on Amazon
Are you thinking about living a more sustainable lifestyle but not sure where to begin? Here are a few zero-waste products available on Amazon India to get you started. While it is difficult to live a truly zero-waste lifestyle, these items will help reduce your household waste significantly. 1. Menstrual Cup Switch to a cup instead of disposable sanitary napkins…
Tips for parents on teaching environment themed topics to their kids at home.
We always say that kids are our future. But looking at the global environmental crisis the world is facing today, we also wonder, what kind of future will our children have? How are they going to fight this crisis in future? And what could be the possible solution for this problem? Well, the solution is quite simple if you are…
Raising Conscious Children In The Lockdown
Dear fellow parents, In today’s time, raising children has become very challenging and extremely demanding. To add to that, life in the city takes them away from the real joy of living in nature. When the lockdown started my family and I decided to move to our second home in a small town called Navsari where we are surrounded by…
Teach your kids recycling at home with these simple DIY’s
Image Credit: Larimer County Several people send their waste for recycling on a monthly basis. But most of them don’t even know how it works. Do you know how exactly your paper is recycled? Or that plastic shampoo bottle that your raddiwala took last month? Did you know that there are several types of plastics and each one of them is…
How to be an environmentally conscious parent in India
Disclaimer: We do not earn any kind of affiliate commission from the products mentioned below. I only recommend products that I like and have received positive information about.* With the recent plastic ban and segregation laws taking effect in Maharashtra, it is important to include children in the conversation as well. After all, this is a generation of children, that…
Deconstructing the “S” Word – How to introduce sustainability to your child
The “S” word — “Sustainability”, has become the new buzzword for educators and parents everywhere. But how exactly can you introduce a young child to the complex world of sustainability? Here are some simple ideas that you can implement for kids below the age of 9: For ages 2 -4: At this age the child is filled with wonder because of all…