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When it comes to sustainable living people think of spending huge amounts and swapping everything with eco-friendly alternatives. When in reality it should be just the opposite. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to actually live a sustainable life. Little alterations and thoughtful actions clubbed with the right purchases is all you need to do your part in creating a better tomorrow....
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ARIES Luxe Selfcare Box: Aries love to be number one, wanting the best. Naturally, this dynamic fire sign is no stranger to competition. Bold and ambitious, Aries dive headfirst into even the most challenging situations, and they'll make sure they always come out on top!TAURUS Bath & Body Box: What sign is more likely to take a nice warm bath, followed by a luxurious massage. Taurus, of course!...
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We often forget that the simplest actions can save the environment. This summer, remind yourself of these 5 points to make it through scorching hot days the sustainable way.Screen Your SunscreenWithout any doubt it’s important to slap on sunscreen, but do it without harming yourself or the oceans. Avoid sunscreen with ingredients including oxybenzone and octinoxate, which are known to damage coral reefs. Choose a mineral sunscreen containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide or a natural sunscreen instead.Skip the Straw or Bring Your OwnIt’s hot and you’re craving a sip of something refreshing, but unless you need one make sure you order your drink without a straw. This little piece of single use plastic can add up to millions of tons of plastic....
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The point of contention in the draft Environment Impact Assessment is post-facto clearance and less public participation with affected communities.The new draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) 2020 proposed by the Union government is a regressive departure from the 2006 version that it seeks to replace. It is an attempt to weaken environmental regulation and silence affected communities.The draft seems to favour the industries and seems to be largely neglecting the balance between sustainable development and environment protection. The Union government, on the contrary, argues that the new draft will reinforce transparency and expedite the process.What is Environment Impact Assessment? Environment impact assessment is a process under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, which prevents industrial and infrastructural projects from being approved without proper oversight. This process ensures that every project should go through the EIA process for obtaining prior environmental clearance. EIA covers projects such as mining of coal or other minerals, infrastructure development, thermal, nuclear and hydropower projects, real estate and other industrial projects....
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Most of the time we see women in the frontline of making conscious choices for the environment, so when it comes to men choosing better for nature, it automatically stands out. According to a study in the journal 'Psychology and Marketing', men who are concerned about the environment may be more attractive to women looking for a long-term relationship. Gentlemen, are you listening? It's time to embrace your eco-friendly side to get out of that friend zone.The study states that 'an eco-responsible man is perceived as more altruistic, faithful and a good father, qualities that make him an ideal life partner for long-term relationships.'The study concludes by suggesting that these results could be used as leverage to encourage men to adopt more eco-friendly behavior.So this Valentine's, gift your man our specially curated zero waste box that is perfect for self-grooming, AKA self-pampering....
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1. Compost whatever you canCompost is comprised of decomposed organic materials. Rich in nutrients and beneficial as a fertilizer and soil conditioner it can be made simply by collecting biodegradable waste from your kitchen. From fruit peels to vegetable cuttings to eggshells and tea leaves, make a list of all that comes from your kitchen and add it to your compost bin. 2. Replace single-use plastic with reusable beeswax wrapsCling film and plastic zip lock bags are often used in kitchens to keep food fresh, clean and tasty instead why not replace this non-biodegradable terror with organic beeswax wraps that can be washed and reused for up to a year! Beeswax has natural antibacterial properties, protecting food from contamination. 3. Segregate your wet and dry wasteKeep a close eye on what goes into your garbage bin....
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You’ve heard it time and again, the effect of plastics on the environment. From floating plastics in the oceans to burning plastic in the air to landfills overflowing with plastic disposal. You’ve read all about the sea turtles dying while choking on billions of plastic straws and you know how micro-plastics are entering the food chain. Fun fact, we eat about a credit card’s worth of plastic every week. But we’re sure you know all this, so let's look at a few immediate ways to reduce your dependence on plastics for a larger impact. 1) Plastic Toothbrushes:Considering that an average person discards their toothbrush every three to four months, it’s disheartening to think how much plastic we add to landfill sites through toothbrushes alone.Our solution: Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on this planet. Toothbrushes made of bamboo wood and fiber are the perfect replacement for their plastic counterparts.2) Plastic Straws:Plastic straws are everywhere....
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Did you know the fashion industry is the second-largest consumer of the world’s water supply and releases around 10% of the global greenhouse gas emissions (source) To put that in perspective, that’s more emissions than all the international flights and maritime shipping combined.Fast fashion might make shopping for clothes more affordable, but all those runway trends come at an environmental cost. Imagine if the clothes you chose to wear actually benefited the environment while making you look chic and stylish. This season if shopping for your wedding trousseau or simply restyling your wardrobe, consider these 5 unique slow fashion brands:Doodlage by Kriti TulaThis brand brings holistic sustainability to life in every piece of clothing. Designed from factory waste, every garment at Doodlage is unique because it is put together using tiny to large pieces of scrap material that would otherwise end up in a landfill....
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This Rakshabandhan, sow the seeds of a forever bond by celebrating this festival the eco-conscious way. Here are 5 things you can do differently and make an impact.Replace the sequence Rakhi with a paper RakhiDitch the glitter and unnecessary plastic beads on a traditional Rakhi and replace it with a paper or seed Rakhi. When the Rakhi is finally discarded, at least it will do no harm to the environment.Decorate your home with fresh flowersInstead of using dyes and colors, go natural and use pulses, rice, leaves, and flowers to decorate your home. You can even experiment with beetroot, orange peels, and more.Exchange upcycled giftsBe creative and think of ways to make your gifts meaningful and interesting....
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The COVID-19 crisis has altered our sense of normalcy and forced us to redesign the kind of world we want to live in when this is over. Also, the climate is changing every day and is impacting our health too, but if we act consciously now, together we can build a healthier more sustainable world.While there is a lot of documentation to prove the actual effects of climate change on our planet, the easiest way to understand what's really happening is through the visual medium of movies. This year has also become a season for binge-watching shows and movies on OTT platforms, so we have curated a list of our top 10 favorites that educate on climate change.MINIMALISM - NetflixThe documentary explains what it means to adopt a minimalistic lifestyle while narrating the crisis of consumerism and the waste it generates. It can be a lifechanging show for some, opening the mind to believe in the concept 'less is more'....
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2020 has been a difficult year, particularly for travel enthusiasts. So many plans remained, well, just plans that never saw that beautiful holiday sunset at the horizon. Now that the lockdown has been lifted and the hospitality industry is moving into a 'new normal' way of functioning, we have made a list of our top 5 eco-friendly staycation or vacation properties that are safe, serene and sustainable. This will help you plan your trip in advance for the latter half of the year....
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When we talk about sustainable living most people assume it to be an expensive affair, when in reality it is just the opposite. Conscious consumption not only saves you money, it can expand your horizons too. Simply put, when you live a sustainable life, you minimize your impact on the natural world. The practice begins right in your homes with small switches and mindful consumption....
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