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India Just Published Its First Guide to Grasslands — Because for Decades, We Called Them “Wasteland”
For most of modern India’s administrative history, if a piece of land had no trees on it, it was written off. Grasslands, scrublands, ravines, deserts — the open, sun-baked landscapes that don’t fit the postcard idea of “nature” — were bureaucratically filed under a single, damning label: wasteland. That label had consequences. Land marked “waste”…
Organic Cotton Clothing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Buy It Right in India
Walk into any clothing store today and you will likely spot a “100% organic cotton” label somewhere on the rack. But what does that actually mean, and is it worth paying more for? As sustainable fashion moves from niche to mainstream in India, understanding organic cotton clothing — how it is grown, what certifications actually…
Seven Years, 12.68 Crore Taps: How the Jal Jeevan Mission Rewired Rural India’s Relationship with Water
Seven years ago, if you lived in rural India, the odds were roughly five to one that your home did not have a tap connected to a water supply. Today those odds have flipped: more than four out of every five rural households now turn on a tap and get water, not a bucket-and-borewell routine…
Sustainable Packaging: Meaning, Types & Eco-Friendly Alternatives in India (2026 Guide)
Pick up almost anything in an Indian shop today — snacks, cosmetics, an online order — and you will find it wrapped in more plastic than the product itself needs. India generated over 4 million tonnes of plastic waste in a single recent year, and packaging is one of the largest contributors. Sustainable packaging is…
Changemaker Spotlight
Anaario: Slow Fashion for Children, Made to Order
Naarica — Sustainable Reusable Period Panties from India
Kalyanamm — Turning Sacred Flowers into Eco-Friendly Incense
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Best Reusable Water Bottles to Buy in 2026
Prakati Edit · Buyer’s Guide 2026 Best Reusable Water Bottles to Buy in 2026 Steel, glass, copper, and terracotta — six bottles built to be filled thousands of times over, not thrown away after one. India generates an estimated 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day, and single-use water bottles are one of its most…
Best Natural & Organic Skincare Products to Buy in 2026
Prakati Edit · Buyer’s Guide 2026 Best Natural & Organic Skincare Products to Buy in 2026 Six formulas rooted in turmeric, saffron, honey, and coffee — skincare that is kinder to your skin and to the water it eventually washes into. Natural skincare products start with a simple truth: what goes on your skin does…
Best Khus Curtains for Natural Cooling: Eco-Friendly Summer Alternatives
Discover the best khus (vetiver) curtains for natural cooling this summer. These eco-friendly, zero-electricity cooling curtains are biodegradable, sustainable, and perfect for Indian homes.
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Popular Sustainability Guides
Start with our most-read guides on everyday sustainable living in India: begin with what sustainability really means, learn about organic fertilizers for a chemical-free garden, get the dustbin colour codes for waste segregation right at home, discover sea buckthorn, the Himalayan superfruit, and explore the biodiesel plants powering India’s clean fuel transition.