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The green burial industry is booming as people choose to give back to the planet in their final act. From mushroom caskets to coral reefs made from ashes, these eco-friendly options are transforming how we think about death.
Architects in rural India built a stunning four-bedroom home that spans 100 feet across a gorge using mud, steel, and thatch inspired by pangolin scales. The innovative design lets two streams flow undisturbed beneath while providing a beautiful, eco-friendly living space.
India's Supreme Court has directed a national committee to create a comprehensive plan making prisons accessible for inmates with disabilities. The landmark order recognizes that dignity and equality must extend behind prison walls too.
Three entrepreneurs turned rooftop experiments into Rise Hydroponics, a thriving agritech startup that's transformed how India grows food. They've built 40+ commercial farms across 27 cities and trained 35,000 people in soil-free farming.
A Bengaluru architect is proving mud houses can be stylish, sturdy, and sustainable. Sharanya Iyer's Studio Verge has completed over 50 eco-friendly earth buildings across South India in the past decade.
After surviving devastating 2010 floods in Ladakh, Neha Upadhyaya returned from the UK to transform rural villages through solar technology and organic farming. Her initiative Guna Organics has now trained over 3,000 women farmers and helped establish eight sustainable eco-villages.
India's largest stone industry event just wrapped with a powerful commitment to sustainable mining practices. Rajasthan, which produces 70% of India's stone, is leading the charge toward eco-friendly innovation.
Saudi Arabia is transforming its packaging industry with a massive push toward biodegradable materials, backed by strict regulations and Vision 2030 goals. The Kingdom's eco-friendly packaging market is set to nearly double by 2034, proving sustainability and economic growth can thrive together.
Kerala became India's first state to fund menstrual cups and incinerators in its budget, tackling both period poverty and plastic waste. The program launched this week with awareness sessions in schools across the state.
Vietnam has joined countries like New Zealand, Thailand, and Costa Rica in making sustainable tourism a national priority, protecting natural wonders while growing its economy. The nation aims to welcome 25 million international visitors in 2026 through eco-conscious travel policies that benefit local communities.
Electric passenger vehicle sales in India surged 75% in April 2026, signaling a major shift toward cleaner transportation. The milestone shows thousands more families choosing eco-friendly cars every month.
For generations, coastal communities in India have harvested clams for their kitchens. Scientists now recognize this humble seafood as one of the planet's lowest-impact protein sources.
Buying ethical electronics just got easier with new repair rights, certification labels, and refurbished options making green tech choices more accessible than ever. Experts say simple changes can slash your carbon footprint by up to 80%.
A groundbreaking study in India found children are 26% more effective than parents at inspiring eco-friendly behavior changes at home. The research offers fresh hope for climate action by tapping into an unexpected teaching dynamic.
Travelers in India are discovering destinations where their stay directly helps restore forests, support local farms, and revitalize communities. These six eco-stays prove vacations can heal the planet while refreshing the soul.
High-end automakers are weaving sustainability into their interiors with recycled textiles and premium wool. But American buyers won't see these green options anytime soon.
India is transforming its entire transportation sector to create millions of sustainable jobs and build a climate-friendly future. The country's ambitious electric vehicle plan aims to make India a global clean mobility leader by 2047.
Three designers in Delhi have transformed 500 kg of pharmaceutical waste into beautiful fabric for eco-friendly furniture. Their collection proves that tomorrow's design can be built from yesterday's trash.
The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.
Two childhood friends in India created an innovative farming tool that's helping over 6,300 farmers and households reduce labor costs while building sustainable agriculture. Their solution, called the "Fisherman's Friend," is transforming how women farmers work.
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