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With a difference of 284,400 hectares in forestry loss between 1990 and 2020, India has seen the biggest increase in deforestation. (Report by https://lnkd.in/gkvQYRW) India has ambitious plans to re-establish over 20 million hectares of land by 2030! We hope to see all of us come together to make this possible. For inspiration, we have included some unique stories about individuals and organizations involved in tree plantation drives across India. These stories give hope and inspire generations to plant trees in an informed and educative manner. Please share any of your favourite stories among these or completely new ones with us!

Did you know of the 23 billion shoes produced in a year, around 22 billion end up in landfills (Source: Mongabay) Generally, when we think of buying a new pair of shoes, what is the top-of-mind recall? Is it the brand name, comfort, or design? We should also have the long waste trail we generate while going on a spree to amass the latest and best sneaker brands. At Made for Planet we urge you to check these brands when you think of buying new footwear, the brands have recyclable materials, reduce waste and also offer preowned products. Here are 10 brands you can check for footwear in the world: - Thaely - Flamingos' Life - Paaduks - Neeman's - VEJA - The Saree Sneakers (https://lnkd.in/gxP3SrvC) - Retag - Murtle (https://lnkd.in/gg2KN8vh) - Badhuche (https://lnkd.in/gD9Ht5M6) - Greensole

Thermocol is an expanded polystyrene (EPS), a type of plastic used for the majority of items, from product packaging to disposable plates and cutlery. Due to its unique property of more surface area and light weight. It is not picked by rag pickers as it fetches less per kilogram pricing and hence is not recycled properly. It ends up getting dumped in landfills causing marine pollution and clogging drainage thus causing flooding. Sometimes they are also burnt leaving toxins in the air thus reducing air quality & increasing air pollution. Thermocol tableware can be easily replaced by disposable and compostable tableware. The materials used are plant-based or leaf-based; for instance, sugarcane bagasse is used to make plates. There are a few really interesting startups and organisations that have created disposable products in this category, and we are listing them below. EcoSoul Home Inc. qudrat Anya Exports

Did you happen to know? The average household in India spends ₹1,200-₹2,500 on electricity per month. With energy-efficient solutions, you could save up to 30% on your bills. (Source: Ministry of Power, India) Looking to cut down your electricity bills? Here's how you can do it in 3 simple steps on Made For Planet: Step 1: Go to Madeforplanet.com Step 2: Search "Reduce Electricity Bills" Step 3: Sort the results and connect with organizations in your city that can help. Start saving today!

"When it comes to sustainable choices, we are all work in progress!" Our founder, Ketul Patel, candidly shares a few of the items he likes to wear on a daily basis. It's a good reminder to everyone that we need not always be perfect, but we can be mindful and start making sustainable choices as and when possible. It's okay to slip sometimes; that's what makes us human after all.  Ketul's recommendations: Clothing: One for Blue, TINTED basics, Sanah Sharma, Footwear: VEJA, Thaely Sustainable Sneakers, @Paadukas Coffee Mug: Earth Tatva - Recycled Ceramics Tatva Watch: Non-leather strap, 6 years & running! What are your favourite brands when it comes to sustainable wardrobe choices, share with us in the comments.

When it comes to making sustainable choices, trust is the most important factor to select a product/service. There are international and regional bodies which mandate & create frameworks for certifying businesses.  We have put together a few important certificates & Labels along with its meaning. At Made For Planet, we have many organizations and businesses that have been certified with these standards, which adds trust and commitment to making the right choices for you.

In 2020, 158.10 million people in the U.S. used disposable razors — that number is supposed to increase to 160.16 million in 2024. Though not categorized as “single-use,” billions of plastic razors end up in landfills each year. Disposable Razors are focussed on linear economy of use & throw, while we need alternatives which follow circular economy principles. Good alternatives to plastic razors are metal razors which are your old fashioned double side razors. Bamboo razors also help reduce plastic waste by using easy to decompose bamboo handles. Few options that you can try are: https://lnkd.in/gDyykjrD https://lnkd.in/gPNp3rTy

All of us have seen piles of or rather mountains of garbage near the outskirts of our city. We hate the stench and have thought of reducing wastage during those few seconds. One of the biggest contributors to landfills is textile waste. Here are some disturbing numbers: 100 bn new garments are produced annually around the world 92 million tonnes of textile waste is generated every year 20% of worldwide industrial wastewater pollution is from the fashion Preloved & Preowned Clothes help tackle this challenge for us all. We have shared some interesting startups in this category. For more information, you can also read our blog on this topic. https://lnkd.in/ghW27_Gr Here are some brands leading the change: 1. Relove 2. RIMAGINED 3. Thrift+ 4. Beni

In recent years, all of us are understanding the importance of planting trees. There are more & more individuals & organizations planning tree plantation drives. It becomes important to check the credibility of the organization before you donate. A few important factors are shared in the post below to consider before you or your organization donate to plant trees. A few listed below are verified by us and are trusted organizations: - Catch Foundation : NGO Working For Environment Protection - SayTrees - Give Me Trees Trust - Say Earth NGO

When a question is asked about sustainability - everyone wants to adopt it. But is it that easy? A lot of the use cases and one solution doesn't fit all. Keeping that in mind, we have added Filters to the platform. You can select them as per the use-case and our platform will suggest the companies. These companies can help you with your sustainability needs. This process makes it conviniet and fast to find alternatives for day-to-day life.