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Importance of E-Waste Day
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International E-Waste Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste) and encouraging responsible disposal and recycling of electronic devices. International E-Waste Day is a global awareness-raising campaign aimed at promoting the responsible disposal and recycling of electronic waste, or e-waste. It’s an…
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Reduce household energy use
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With the aim of stimulating awareness for stopping climate change and creating sustainable societies, the first Wednesday of October is celebrated as World Energy Efficiency Day. This year’s theme is “Energy transition = Energy security!“. WSED 2023’s theme will focus on how transitioning to sustainable energy can help make countries…
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Ganesh Utsav 2023
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Ganpati Utsav, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity. This festival is one of the most widely celebrated and eagerly awaited festivals in India, particularly in the state of Maharashtra. It…
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Help protect the ozone layer
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World Ozone Day World Ozone Day is an annual event held on September 16th to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987. This international treaty was designed to phase out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), such as chlorofluorocarbons…
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Green Talks Ep 39 – Listen to the sustainable side of a journalist and communication consultant Feat – Ashraf Engineer who hosts the All Indians Matter podcast.
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Podcasts are a great way to learn more about the world around you. And when it comes to growing environmental concerns and climate action, podcasts certainly play a very significant role. The latest news says that Disney finally revealed the newest addition to the Frozen franchise, and it’s not an animated…
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Tree Love Thursday – All Around Us
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“I FEEL A GREAT REGARD FOR TREES; THEY REPRESENT AGE AND BEAUTY AND THE MIRACLES OF LIFE AND GROWTH.” ― Louise Dickinson Rich Recently I accompanied my kiddo to an exam center in Chennai. In the meantime, while he was taking his exam all I did was admire…
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Green Talks Ep 38 – Listen to the journey of a Sustainable Bhartiya and founder of Amulya Boondh. Feat – Dr. Aarti Bhandare
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Nature demands a gift for everything that it gives, so what we have to keep doing, is returning [leaves & compost materials] back to the soil, then we’re continuously giving the gifts to nature, because we have a return cycle. Geoff Lawton Sustainability isn’t a destination – it’s a journey.…
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Lets Cultivate Bee Friendly Habits
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World Honey Bee Day, also known as World Bee Day, is an annual observance that celebrates the importance of honey bees and other pollinators to our ecosystems, agriculture, and food production. It is typically held on the third Saturday of August each year. This year it is on 19th…
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The Devastating Impact of Plastic Pollution on Animals
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The growing rate of plastic production raises problems in many areas of our society. This shocking amount of plastic is contributing to waste and pollution issues, it’s impacting our health, and it’s threatening our oceans and wildlife. Plastic affects all life, from microscopic animals right up the food chain…
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Green Talks Ep 37 – Meet a sustainability consultant who practices zero waste and chemical free living. Feat – Sameera Satija
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“Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good.” Jochen Zeitz Sustainable living means we prioritize the use of natural and renewable resources instead of creating excess waste and depleting environmental resources for future generations. Sustainable living is a lifestyle, practice, and philosophy. And in the…
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20 ways to Plastic Free Lifestyle
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We humans have become so dependent on plastics for a range of uses, from packaging to products. Reducing our use of plastic bags is an easy place to start getting our addiction out of control. ~ David Suzuki. A plastic-free lifestyle refers to making conscious choices to reduce or eliminate the use…
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Ditch the Disposables
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Any new change or trend can change the face of the market within a day. In the present scenario, markets are experiencing promising & prominent markets around the globe. Our markets are presently dominated by single-use plastic products, disposable items, or styrofoam products. But slowly we are even realizing the…
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Tree Love – Chinese Hackberry or Derris robusta
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“Consider a tree for a moment. As beautiful as trees are to look at, we don’t see what goes on underground – as they grow roots. Trees must develop deep roots in order to grow strong and produce their beauty. But we don’t see the roots. We just see and…
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Nature Our Greatest Guru
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On the auspicious day of Guru Poornima, I pay my respect and gratitude to our teachers in life. Academic and otherwise we learn a lot for everyone and everything around us. “Guru” means “teacher” or “spiritual guide.” Guru Purnima holds utmost importance in Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions, where disciples…