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Green Tatwa Talks Ep 50 – In conversation with Asmita Deoghare (Earth Angel)
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“ “The garden reconciles human art and wild nature, hard work and deep pleasure, spiritual practice and the material world. It is a magical place because it is not divided.” —Thomas Moore “ In a world overflowing in excess, where fast fashion rules our minds and disposable products pile up…
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8 simple ways to Reduce waste
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Landfills are filling up faster than ever. They are expected to reach full capacity in the next 20-30 years, and at that point, we’ll run out of space! The theme for World Environment Day (WED) in 2024 is “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience“. The slogan for the event is “Our…
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Jolly Buoy Island’s efforts to remain plastic-free
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On this International Plastic Free Day, sharing about a plastic-free place. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been taking measures to minimize the use of plastics, particularly on ecologically sensitive islands like Jolly Buoy and nearby Red Skin Island. This is done to prevent pollution of the surrounding waters, protect…
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In Love with Aamaltas – May Tree Love
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Amaltas Tree Amaltas, also known as the Golden shower tree, is a flowering plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It’s a popular herb in Ayurvedic medicine and is known for its many health benefits. Amaltas is also the state flower of Kerala and Delhi in India.…
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Why Bees matter
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World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20th each year. This day was established by the United Nations in December 2017 to raise awareness about the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping the planet healthy. The date was chosen in honor of Anton Janša, a pioneer of…
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Green Tatwa Talks Ep 49 – In conversation with Zenith Chaudhary
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“The key to behavioral change is to pass behavioral control to the environment.” — Paul Gibbons Behavioral change can significantly impact the environment. When individuals or communities modify their behaviors in ways that are more environmentally friendly, the cumulative effects can lead to substantial positive outcomes. Here are several ways behavioral…
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Aamras
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Aamras is a popular Indian dessert made primarily from mango pulp. It is particularly popular in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat and is often enjoyed during the summer months when mangoes are in season. The dish is typically served with puris (deep-fried Indian bread) or sometimes with chapati (unleavened…
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Tree Love April 2024 – Mango Tree
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I met this beautiful Mango Tree on the school premises. The first look told me about the future fruits it’s going to bear. The Full bloom Mango Tree where the flowers are fully open and the tree is covered in blossoms was a sight of delight. Mango Tree The amazing…
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Green Tatwa Talks Ep 45 – In conversation with Ashwin Malwade, MD, Ek Saath – The Earth Foundation and Co-founder, Carter Cleanup.
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“Oceans are gifts from God, and we must take care of them by being more responsible” The “clean up movement” refers to various efforts aimed at cleaning and maintaining the environment, often through initiatives such as litter clean-ups, waste reduction, recycling programs, and advocating for policies to protect natural resources.…
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Zero waste Lifestyle
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Zero waste is a philosophy and lifestyle that aims to minimize the amount of waste sent to landfills or incinerators by reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting materials. The goal of zero waste is to redesign systems and processes to eliminate waste generation at its source, rather than simply managing…
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How to celebrate Eco-Friendly Holi
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Celebrating an eco-friendly Holi is a wonderful way to enjoy the festival while being mindful of the environment. Eco-friendly Holi refers to celebrating the festival of colors in a manner that minimizes environmental impact and promotes sustainability. Here are some tips for an eco-friendly Holi celebration: Natural Colors: Use natural…
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Green Tatwa Talks Ep 44 – Discussing carbon capture and decarbonization
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Industrial decarbonization is challenging compared to other sectors but can be achieved if evidence-based strategies are designed to enable the development of new technologies, encourage investment in related infrastructure, and reduce other barriers that make it difficult for companies to take action. Peter Taylor, Study Co-Author and Professor, Department of…
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Tree Love February 2024
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Life of a Rubber tree Start harvesting at 7th year Produces Latex for 25 years. Used for furniture at retirement I have been fascinated by Rubber trees since my childhood. They are the first Love in the Tree Love series. Firstly, because of the shiny green leaves it…
