Basanta Utsav stands as a shining example of how festivals can be both joyful and environmentally responsible. By embracing natural elements, promoting community participation, and encouraging sustainable traditions, this celebration continues to inspire generations. As sustainability becomes a crucial global conversation, initiatives like Vyakti India further drive home the message that eco-conscious choices can be seamlessly integrated into our cultural and everyday practices.
Sustainability isn’t a modern concept for India—it has been deeply embedded in our traditions, practices, and way of life for centuries. Indian culture has long emphasized living in harmony with nature, practicing resourcefulness, and ensuring minimal waste. These age-old principles offer valuable insights into how we can tackle today’s environmental challenges with wisdom from the past.
The cost of leather is far more than just money—it’s the loss of irreplaceable wildlife. By choosing sustainable, plant-based alternatives, we can reduce the industry’s environmental toll and protect the species that make our planet thrive.
At Vyakti India, we believe in learning from nature, not exploiting it. By crafting plant-based, cruelty-free accessories, we blend science, sustainability, and craftsmanship to redefine luxury. On this National Science Day, let’s celebrate the innovations that prove fashion and sustainability can go hand in hand—because the future isn’t just about progress, it’s about harmony with nature.
Today, as we observe International Polar Bear Day, it's crucial to acknowledge that these majestic animals face threats beyond climate change. Pollution and industrial expansion are making survival even harder for them.
Global warming is not just altering surface temperatures—it is fundamentally reshaping our planet’s structure and movement. As research continues, it becomes increasingly clear that mitigating climate change is crucial not just for ecosystems but also for maintaining planetary stability.
Purnima’s story is one of perseverance, dedication, and love for the natural world. Her journey started in the rural landscapes of Assam, where she witnessed the declining numbers of the Hargila and the lack of awareness surrounding its ecological significance. The species, once on the brink of extinction due to habitat destruction and human neglect, now thrives due to her relentless efforts.
In a heartbreaking incident at the Kolkata Leather Complex, three sanitation workers lost their lives after reportedly being exposed to the toxic waste generated by the leather industry.
The fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, with leather production being especially harmful.
Real leather relies on the livestock industry, a major source of methane emissions and deforestation. Tanning leather also involves toxic chemicals that pollute water bodies.
The BAFTA Awards have long celebrated cinematic brilliance, but in recent years, they’ve also emerged as a beacon for sustainability and ethical living. Their latest move?
A shocking sight has left residents of Avellaneda, Argentina, deeply concerned—the Sarandí Canal has turned a startling blood-red color, raising alarms about severe water pollution. The canal, which flows into the Río de la Plata, was first observed with its eerie hue on February 6, 2025, accompanied by a strong, foul odor.
He believes paper straws “disintegrate disgustingly” and that plastic won’t really affect marine life—especially sharks, which he imagines are just “munching their way through the ocean.”