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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.
An architect in Uttarakhand created a stunning sustainable home in just 45 days using mud, stone, and a living grass roof. The entrance? An old car leading into one of India's most inspiring eco-friendly houses.
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.
Two Bengaluru friends built a multi-crore business recycling waste paper into everyday notebooks that offices and schools actually want to reorder. Their company Rescript has now saved over 9,200 trees and recycled 500 tonnes of paper.
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.
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility just became India's first commercial vehicle maker to sell 400,000 electric vehicles, transforming how delivery drivers and small business owners earn their living. These eco-friendly workhorses have already saved emissions equal to planting 8.3 million trees.
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.
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