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Less Is More: Embracing Minimalism for a Sustainable Life, the Japanese way

Japanese concepts for sustainable minimal lifestyles

The Japanese have long embraced minimalism as a way of life, and it’s a philosophy that extends far beyond decluttering homes. It’s a mindset: an approach to life that celebrates simplicity, balance, and the removal of excess. Minimalism in Japan finds its essence in Zen aesthetics. Zen gardens, with their meticulously raked gravel and strategically placed rocks, exemplify the simplicity and tranquility at the core of this philosophy. This design ethos extends to Japanese architecture …[Read more]

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Natural repellents to keep mosquitos away

natural mosquito repellents

Tropical, lush greenery is a welcome feast for the eyes. But as any explorer of glistening grounds after a rainfall can testify – it is also a spawning ground for mosquitoes! Bites from the pesky insect are more than just an annoyance as they can cause serious diseases such as dengue and malaria. Protection in the outdoors is promised by an array of synthetic mosquito repellents in the market. But there is a fine print …[Read more]

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Beyond Traditional Plastics Innovations and Alternatives

Alternate to plastic bioplastic

Last year in March 2022, I welcomed my beautiful baby girl. My first few months as a new mom revolved only around her, she had my undivided attention! It was only in the later months that I started to notice the amount of plastic that was going out of my house on a daily basis. In my quest to give her the best, the volume of soiled diapers, plastic bottles, sippers, and other plastic waste …[Read more]

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Sustainable tourism vs eco tourism Yes, they are not the same!

leave nothing but footprints

My journey to unravel the world began in the year 2014, when I traveled 2500 kilometers to this beautiful picturesque Majuli River island in north-eastern India. Filled with crystal-clear water and snowy fog, the beauty of this island was indeed breathtaking, but as I wandered through the crowd and witnessed heaps of dirt and plastics around, I realized that my presence, along with the other tourists, was taking an immense toll on the environment, disturbing …[Read more]