Hitchhiker's Guide to the Earth

In this episode, we're joined by Ms. Ranjitha Ravi, the co-founder of Orxa Energies, a trailblazing company in the electric vehicle space. Discover the inception of Orxa, the challenges of designing high-performance EVs, and insights into the future of sustainable mobility. Tune in for an illuminating conversation! This episode was hosted by Prabhroop Kaur (prabhroop.__.kaur) Check out our handles...

Welcome to our new Season- Electric Vehicles unplugged. In the first episode, we take you into the world of EVs. Going beyond the green facade, exploring many different aspects of electric vehicles. After all, are we on the quest for a sustainable world? This episode was hosted by Madhura Badkilaya(Instagram - @madhurabadkilaya) and Prabhroop Kaur (prabhroop.__.kaur) Check out our handles here- ww...

Welcome Hitchhiker’s to our first ever video episode! Today we are joined by  Prof Dr. Rajakumar Balla, a professor at the department of chemistry at IIT Madras who heads a research group called the RK Group. In this episode, we will take a look at the work the RK group does towards  understanding the complete fate of a molecule that is released into the Earth's atmosphere, what chemical and p...

In this episode of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Earth" step into the realm of innovation as we uncover the inspiration behind Pure Skies and how it harnesses the magic of pulsed radio waves to clear our skies of harmful pollutants. From heart care to environmental care, Dr. Sola's transformative journey showcases the brilliance of blending medical expertise with green technology. S...

In this episode, join us as we explore Graviky Labs' creative sustainability journey—turning Air pollution into art. Learn about "Air Ink," their product that uses carbon emissions to make ink. Hear from Mr. Nikhil Kaushik, the CEO and Co founder, about their challenges, triumphs, and future vision. Get inspired to take action against air pollution and be part of the change for a greener world. Th...

In this episode, we explore air quality monitoring with expert Mr. Radha Narayan Rao. Discover how monitoring helps address global air pollution, the different devices used, and the valuable insights gained from the data. We also discuss challenges faced in monitoring and data analysis, along with ongoing efforts to overcome them. Join us in the fight against air pollution for a cleaner future. Th...

Welcome to the first series of season 2 of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Earth, “Beyond the Haze”! This is a four-part series on Air Pollution where will bring in opinions of experts working at the stage of monitoring the quality of air, start-ups working towards combating air pollution, new tech innovations in this space, and much more. Before we dive into those conversations, here is an introduc...

What if we told you that you could create a bag out of corn but make it look and act like a plastic bag while being 100% compostable and biodegradable? Sounds impossible right? Tune into this week’s episode to find out exactly how a 22 year old student entrepreneur from Hyderabad has managed to achieve this seemingly impossible task! Check out BioReform’s work here! https://bioreform.in/ https://w...

Our cities have been working relentlessly towards providing reliable water supply, however, looking at the current scenario of our changing climate, conservation of water ecosystems is becoming increasingly urgent. Since cities are at the front line of adapting to climate change, the onus comes on planners and built environment professionals to design and plan spaces that can consciously manage wa...

In this episode of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Earth," we embark on an enlightening exploration of sustainability and climate action. Our special guest, Mr. David Jaber, founder of Climate Positive Consulting, takes us behind the scenes of his inspiring journey and shares the driving force behind his mission. Delve into the success stories and specific projects where Climate Posit...

In this episode of "Hitchhiker's Guide to The Earth" our intrepid hosts, Madhura and Namrata, take listeners on a thrilling journey through the latest updates in Earth's environmental landscape. From the skies to the seas, they uncover fascinating stories of innovation and progress! Check out these resources if you want to know more! https://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/sustainab...

In this episode of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Earth," join us on a captivating journey with Prof. Saji Varghese, founder of Sunbird Straws. Delve into the inspiring story behind Sunbird Straws' mission to tackle plastic straw pollution, and explore their unique approach of using coconut leaves and empowering local communities. Discover their eco-friendly production process, their...

In this episode of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Earth, join us on a thrilling adventure into the realm of Fintech and its remarkable role in sustainable development. Discover how this dynamic fusion of finance and technology is transforming the way we manage money and invest in a greener future. Check out our handles here: www.kapokseed.com Instagram: kapok_seed

Join us in Conversation with Arundathi Sett, the co-founder of Ecocollab as we discuss the multi-faceted nature of green building construction, collaborative approaches to achieving it and how Eco-collab has designed a one-stop package to address building concerns about climate change. Check out their work here! www.ecocollab.com www.ecocollab.com/ecotemplate Instagram : @collab_eco This episode w...

Join us in conversation with Leenika Jacob, Managing Trustee at The Kala Chaupal Trust where we discuss the role of visual and performing artists in combating the climate crises, and the work that the trust does towards preservation of cultural heritage and development through arts, culture and environmental sustainability. Check out their work here! Website - kalachaupal.org Instagram - @kalachau...

In this week's episode we talk about what we do here at Kapokseed and what it takes to successfully connect the dots to scale commercially-viable and environmentally conscious innovation!

In this two-part series on ‘Youth for Climate’  we discuss what role the youth can play towards addressing environmental issues and how you, as a young person can get involved in youth-led climate movements. Join us for part-two of this series where we speak with environmental youth leader Dr. Govind Singh!

In this two-part series on ‘Youth for Climate’  we discuss what role the youth can play towards addressing environmental issues and how you, as a young person can get involved in youth-led climate movements. Join us for part-one of this series where we take our podcast from the studio to the street - to understand what young college students think about sustainability and climate change! Huge than...

In this episode of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Earth, join us as we explore the world of green coding and its impact on creating a more sustainable future. Check out these resources if you want to know more! 1. https://stlpartners.com/articles/sustainability/green-coding-what-is-it/ 2. https://www.gft.com/be/en/thought-leadership/GreenCoding 3. https://www.ibm.com/cloud/blog/green-coding 4....

Have you ever wondered what happens to the packet of chips once you've discarded them? Does that plastic sit in a landfill for years or can it be recycled into something new? Our guest speaker for today, Anish Malpani has thought long and hard about this plastic waste problem and discovered a very interesting solution- turning discarded chips packets into trendy sunglasses! Check out Ashaya&#3...

This episode outlines some of the key trends in the environment and sustainability space for 2023. These have been primarily derived from the Trends report by The SustainAbility Institute at ERM, Insights by McKinsey, as well as our own experience. Check out these resources if you want to know more! https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/sustainability/our-insights/why-investing-in-nature-is-key-to...

In this two-part series on the dangers of Forever Chemicals or PFAs,  we unpack the omnipresent yet invisible group of chemicals haunting our  everyday lives. We discuss it's use, where it comes from,  how they are  polluting the environment, how they affect our health, Where India  stands with respect to its regulation and much more! In this part, we dig deeper into the t...

In this two-part series on the dangers of Forever Chemicals or PFAs, we unpack the omnipresent yet invisible group of chemicals haunting our everyday lives. We discuss it's use, where it comes from,  how they are polluting the environment, how they affect our health, Where India stands with respect to its regulation and much more!  Check out these resources if you want to know more! http...

According to estimates, by the year 2040, a majority of countries around the world will be facing a critical shortage of water, unable to meet the growing demand for this essential resource. This challenge is particularly acute for industries, which are major consumers of water and therefore have a significant impact on overall water consumption patterns. In this episode, we speak with Mr. Ganesh...

COP 26 and 27 have given an impetus to governments and businesses across the world to action their climate change policies.  In this podcast, let us learn more about India's COP commitments and whether we are sailing in the right track Resources to check out!   https://climateactiontracker.org/countries/india/net-zero-targets/ https://www.livemint.com/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022...