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Why Aren’t There More Green Buildings in India?

Written by Tania Goklany on July 31, 2015 | Features

Despite all the advantages of occupying a green building, the concept isn’t quite picking up yet. In India, the green buildings account for only 3% of the total buildings as of today.

How Green Buildings Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Written by Tania Goklany on July 30, 2015 | Features

The consumption of resources in establishing buildings can be reduced by 46% by 2050 if the construction sector adopts more sustainable practices. The green buildings, thus, have tremendous potential.

5 DIY Natural Disinfectants to Replace Synthetic Cleaning Agents With

Written by Team NDTV on July 20, 2015 | Features

Keeping your house or office clean is of utmost importance to ensure healthy indoor air quality. However, the common cleaning products used for this purpose usually add to indoor air pollution. Here are 5 natural and easily available substitutes to these harmful chemical cleaning agents.

Innovators’ Diary: Of Lighting Up Houses without Electricity

Written by Tania Goklany on July 17, 2015 | Features

Can a plastic bottle end the electricity woes of about 40 crore Indians? That is the number of people in India who lack access to dependable electricity, and a social enterprise – Liter of Light, believes that their plastic bottle innovation can make a dent and lighten up lives of those without electricity in a less polluting way.