Shubhashree is an illustrator-writer who is currently educating herself on living a low-impact life. As part of her Let's Talk Trash project, she has produced illustrated books for adults and children to start the conversation about our waste footprint. When she’s not talking (about) trash, she’s usually found eating, dreaming about eating, or illustrating food.
When you hear the word ‘khadi’, the first image that pops up in your mind is possibly of kurtas, and then you’re thinking of kurta-clad, salt-and-pepper-haired men and women, walking around with jholas. Or chances are, you think of the charkha and Mahatma Gandhi. But associations aside, let’s bring you back to the fabric itself.…
If you’ve been following our series on Cloth Diapering, you already know why cloth is a great idea and what the different types of cloth diapers are. In this post, we’ll tackle the million-dollar question – how on earth do you you wash them, especially a poop-filled diaper? Wash and Care Routine for Cloth diapers…
In the previous article, you read why cloth diapers are a great idea, and if you’re ready to learn more, let’s take a look at the different types available. Are you thinking how many types can there possibly be – it’s either cloth or disposable – you’d be surprised to know there are several types…
When I gave birth to my daughter nearly five years ago, apparently the Eco-warrior In me was born too. Now I wish I was one of those mothers who did tons of reading up during pregnancy so I could be armed and ready when the baby came – but I am not. So although one…
The other day, I received a photo (on Whatsapp, of course) of something called ‘Organic toothbrush’ being sold at Walmart, at $15. It promised to be “Nature’s gift for whitening teeth’, and it includes ‘New Cutter!’. It looked very much like a box of neem twigs – the toothbrush of choice for our grandparents, and…