While Covid -19 is still spreading like wildfire, most of India has almost fully opened up. The decision to open up as we all know was more for economic reasons. Our safety is in our hands (literally) now more than before. How do we stay safe and yet be sustainable about it? Here are a…
Disclaimer: The following article is based on the writer’s personal viewpoint and experience of breastfeeding her child. In no way does it claim to judge or represent the experiences of mothers who choose to formula feed their babies. It is breastfeeding week, and exactly a year ago I was a new mom navigating this bittersweet…
Congratulations! Each one of you is an eco-warrior! Yes, even you! How, you might ask? Here is a list of things that environmentalists have been trying to get us to do for years and which we are finally starting to do during the lockdown. Reduce carbon footprint: This is rather obvious! Thanks to the…
If you have a khambha or are planning to pick up one sometime now, here are a few quick tips to keep it running perfectly during this summer. (Totally a beginner and don’t know how the khambha works? Watch this video before you follow my advice!) Staying cool with melons: Summer is the time when…
Practicing Sustainable Menstruation: Having been using EcoFemme now for almost 10 years, I did not have any panic attack moments to realise that I had run out of disposable pads in the middle of the night or when most shops were closed or to realise my medical store didn’t have delivery boys to drop off…
The whole world is coming to a stand still and the Earth is using the time to heal. We hear heartening news of animals roaming around places that were rightfully theirs, the air clearing up, and sights that were not seen before now being seen. Our lives too would have come to a stand still…
The world has come to a stand still. Malls, theatres, parks, gyms, museums and other places of recreation and work are shut. Families are self-quarantined with schools and offices not functioning. The airline industry has taken a beating and the roads are empty. The world’s carbon footprint must be at its lowest in decades! As…
There is something very romantic about the Indian monsoons. It is the time we all wish to look out of the window and snuggle with a cup of hot tea and some crunchy pakodas. Monsoon is also the time for me where my heart is filled with a lot of love and the most beautiful…
Having a kitchen garden on my office rooftop is probably the best thing that has happened in my life. No matter how little space you have, growing your own food has many benefits, even if it means having a small pot of herbs on your kitchen windowsill. If dipping your fingers into the earth seems…
Most of us love throwing parties for so many occasions from birthdays to festive holidays, some times just for the pure joy of having our loved ones over. Here are some simple and mindful steps to do so in a way that is earth-friendly yet without having to compromise on your fun, hospitality and budget. To…