GoGreenGuru: Sustainability in Action

Why grow food in urban spaces? How do we get started with home gardening? How can we build community around our gardens? In this episode, we talk about the healing and transformative power of growing part of our food and also discuss resources for people who wish to get started on this journey. Marjory Wildcraft is the female leader of the survival and preparedness movement. In 2009 she founded Th...

Lakes are habitats, a world in themselves. They bring character to the city, help us deal with water-related issues like flooding and water supply, give us a space to reconnect with nature and communities, and on and on... But sadly, lakes and ponds today are polluted with waste, sewage, toxic chemicals - affecting human lives, livelihoods and biodiversity that depend on these lakes for sustenance...

Wild gaurs, forests, people and magic...stories from the hills and hearts of Kodaikanal come alive! Tune in to this heartwarming conversation with Priyadarshini Panchapakesan, childrens' author, teacher and storyteller and uncover about the untold sides of Kodi. Learn about how reckless tourism affects Kodi, connect with the lives of the honey collector tribes and get glimpses into Priya's storyte...

What is the true potential of education? Can it help us connect deeply with ourselves and the world? Can nature be a part of this journey? In this episode, we explore these questions with Seetha Ananthasivan, an enabler of nature-centered holistic education. She has co-created spaces like Prakriya Green Wisdom School and Bhoomi College, bringing humaneness to learning. On a mission to spread natur...

“A plant after every heart” - Swetcha foundation is working towards building an ecosystem that could achieve the dream of planting and nourishing 10 lakh trees in 10 years across the country. Meet Seshu Babu Ratnala, environmentalist and founder of Swetcha foundation. Seshu and his friends wanted to give back to their hometown when they revisited one summer, and it kickstarted into an environmenta...

Join us as we delve into the journey of G Nagaraj, affectionately known as Plog Raj, the Plogman of India. Nagaraj's story began with a simple yet powerful observation shared by a fellow being: "Places which are clean…people tend to keep it clean. If a place is dirty, people feel like littering…” Determined to be part of the solution, Nagaraj introduced and popularized plogging in India, turning t...

What if there was a way we could menstruate using products that are healthy, safe and comfortable and do not add to the landfills? What if we could empower ourselves to make a choice that works for us? Join us in demystifying sustainable menstruation in this warm and friendly conversation with Dr Lata Ghanshamnani, co-founder, RNisarg Foundation and host Ananya Sangameshwar. We explore the what, w...

How can we answer that call to service and grow as a person? How can we stir that fire and put it to good use? What if we could have a space to be more human together? HaiJalo, which means, "we will find a way", in Kumaoni, is finding a way to make this happen… Volunteer cultivator, mother of ideas, youth mobiliser, toilet cleaner - Bombil Ruth does what needs doing at HaiJalo, the community servi...

How do we combat water scarcity on one hand and floods on the other? The solution is the same - integrated, inclusive water management , with rainwater harvesting . As citizens and communities , this is a simple, economical and effective practice we can adopt to ensure we have water for our needs, today and in the time to come. This World Water Day, reimagine the way you think about water. In conv...

Could the collective power of citizens be the key to safeguarding our natural world? The movement to save the Banyans of Chevella in Hyderabad, is a story of hope . Citizens from diverse walks of life, came together with one shared love for nature, to save 900 heritage banyans and thousands of other trees from being chopped or translocated for a highway expansion project. They asked, can we find a...

How can we really adopt green habits that last and work towards a sustainable lifestyle with ease? Our guest, Mrudula Joshi, zero-waste practitioner, guide and entrepreneur, candidly shares stories, insights and practical eco-friendly tips from her 4+ years of experience transitioning to a low-waste lifestyle and helping other people on their journey. This episode is for you if you are a beginner...