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IIT Grad Hasn't Bought Cooking Gas in 7 Years with Biogas
Videos3h ago

IIT Grad Hasn't Bought Cooking Gas in 7 Years with Biogas

An IIT graduate built a home biodigester that turns kitchen waste into cooking fuel, eliminating his need to buy LPG cylinders for seven years. His simple solution saves money while solving two problems at once.

The Better India2 min read
Tiruppur Recycles 130M Litres Daily, Powers $5B Industry
Planet WinsMar 10

Tiruppur Recycles 130M Litres Daily, Powers $5B Industry

After pollution turned a river black and cost 50,000 jobs, this Indian textile city built a system that recycles 130 million litres of water every single day. Now it exports $5 billion worth of clothing to global brands using zero wasted water.

The Better India2 min read
South Africa Refill Stores Cut Costs 50% for Low-Income Shoppers
SolutionsFeb 24

South Africa Refill Stores Cut Costs 50% for Low-Income Shoppers

A Johannesburg scone seller buys exactly what she needs each morning at a revolutionary refill store that's making groceries affordable for South Africa's poorest communities. By eliminating packaging and selling by weight, these shops are proving fair pricing isn't just possible—it's profitable.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Rajasthan Village Achieves 100% Zero Waste Status
VideosFeb 20

Rajasthan Village Achieves 100% Zero Waste Status

A small village in Rajasthan has accomplished what many cities can't: recycling every drop of water and every bit of waste. Led by a doctor fighting cancer, Aandhi Gaon transformed into India's first completely self-sustaining village.

The Better India2 min read
Turn Your Terrace Into a Food Garden With Wooden Crates
SolutionsFeb 19

Turn Your Terrace Into a Food Garden With Wooden Crates

Forget expensive planters and plastic pots. A simple terrace gardening method using recycled wooden crates is helping people grow fresh vegetables at home while cutting waste and saving money.

The Better India2 min read
Indian Couple Hosts 2,000-Guest Wedding With Zero Waste
VideosFeb 18

Indian Couple Hosts 2,000-Guest Wedding With Zero Waste

Priyanka and Murali hosted a wedding for 2,000 guests without generating a single scrap of waste. Their eco-friendly celebration proves big Indian weddings can honor tradition while protecting the planet.

The Better India2 min read
Goa Microbiologist Builds Zero-Waste Coconut Brand
SolutionsFeb 15

Goa Microbiologist Builds Zero-Waste Coconut Brand

A former corporate professional returned to his family's coconut farm in Goa to create a health-focused brand that produces scientifically processed virgin coconut oil while sustaining local livelihoods. Mulgao Verde uses every part of the coconut and invites people to witness transparent, dignified food production.

The Better India2 min read
Village in India Goes 2 Years Without Period Pad Waste
VideosFeb 12

Village in India Goes 2 Years Without Period Pad Waste

A single activist transformed an entire village in Jharkhand into India's first menstrual-waste-free community. His movement is now spreading to 120 villages across the region.

The Better India2 min read
Assam Startup Turns Flower Waste Into Zero-Tox Skincare
SolutionsFeb 6

Assam Startup Turns Flower Waste Into Zero-Tox Skincare

A scientist in Assam is transforming stale flowers and fruit waste into sustainable beauty products that are safer for people and the planet. Her company received critical government support to scale up production while staying rooted in her home state.

YourStory India2 min read
2,500-Guest Indian Wedding Bans Cash, Gives 21 Saplings
Acts of KindnessJan 19

2,500-Guest Indian Wedding Bans Cash, Gives 21 Saplings

An Indian couple transformed their massive wedding into a sustainability showcase, replacing cash gifts with thousands of saplings and producing almost zero waste. Their celebration proved that joy and responsibility can coexist at any scale.

The Better India2 min read