Upasana Kaura For years, waste has largely been seen as something to be collected, transported and discarded. But that mindset is gradually changing across India. From kitchen scraps and coconut shells to invasive aquatic plants and discarded metal, materials once considered worthless are increasingly being viewed as resources that can be recovered, reused and put […]Read More
Upasana Kaura In Loni, Uttar Pradesh, a group of women has found an unusual use for a material that often creates a waste-management problem — cow dung. Around gaushalas and dairies, accumulated cow dung can clog drains and sewage channels. In Krishna Vihar Colony, however, women began using it to make incense sticks and Loban […]Read More
Upasana Kaura India’s cities are increasingly looking at wastewater not as something to simply treat and discard, but as a resource that can be recovered and reused. At the centre of this shift is Used Water Management (UWM) under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U), which focuses on treating sewage, preventing untreated wastewater from entering water […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha There was a time when jute was simply associated with gunny bags, grain sacks and the old-world mills of Bengal. Today, it is finding its way into technical textiles, sustainable fashion, infrastructure, packaging and a large number of lifestyle products. India is at the centre of this transformation. The country remains the […]Read More
Team L&M India has long been recognised as a land of extraordinary textiles. From intricate Banarasi silks and vibrant Ikat weaves to handwoven khadi and centuries-old embroidery traditions, the country’s textile heritage has always reflected craftsmanship, culture and community. Today, as the global fashion industry grapples with one of its biggest environmental challenges—textile waste—India is […]Read More
Sudha Laitu Long before air conditioners, electric coolers, and soaring power bills became part of everyday life, Indian homes stayed remarkably comfortable even during the harshest summers. The secret lay not in technology, but in centuries-old wisdom that worked in harmony with nature. One such ingenious tradition is the use of Khus curtains, a simple […]Read More
Mukesh Bhatia In a world increasingly aware of its environmental footprint, creating a sustainable and stylish home has become more than just a trend – it’s a responsibility. The good news is, you can transform your living space into an eco-friendly haven without sacrificing style or breaking the bank. How? By diving into the world […]Read More
Ar. Sonali Bhagwati The modern city offers convenience at an unprecedented scale. Yet in the process, many of us have become increasingly disconnected from the natural environments that once shaped everyday life. We move between homes, offices, vehicles, and digital screens, often spending entire days without meaningful engagement with daylight, landscape, fresh air, or seasonal […]Read More
Ar. Jamshed Banaji & Ar. Nirmala Banaji The most enduring architecture has always begun with observation. Before drawings, technologies, or materials, there was an understanding of place. Buildings responded to the path of the sun, the direction of the wind, the contours of the land, and the rhythms of local ecosystems. As we mark World […]Read More
Taruna Sharma In a world drowning in waste, real change often begins at home — sometimes right inside your kitchen. Every day, households generate vegetable peels, fruit scraps, leftover food, and other organic waste that usually ends up in overflowing garbage dumps. What many people fail to realise is that this so-called “waste” is actually […]Read More
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