Eco-Spotlight

29/12/2021

Deep Sharma who runs an organic farm stay in Sikkim tells Eco-Spotlight that he would often fall sick and be down with cough almost twice a month when he was living in Bangalore. “Since I moved to Sikkim, I haven’t fallen sick in the last 3-4 years. Definitely, it is because of the urea-free and chemical-free food here.”

It's incredible how going sustainable gives back so much more than it takes! Click on the link in our bio to read about the world's first fully organic state - Sikkim in India.

19/09/2021

The food we eat can make a difference for the environment. If you want to switch to a more climate-friendly diet, here is what you need to keep in mind.

We might not be able to save the planet single-handedly, but all of us can do our part, one meal at a time. Here's what to put on your plate.

16/09/2021

For the next since months, we are going to focus on food. From discovering new, sustainable ways of production to exploring seed museums - join us as we deep dive into the past, present and future of the food we eat.

Read more about the issue on our website - link in bio.

12/09/2021

You think flights are bad for the environment? Wait till you hear about the food industry.

The above statistic is just one of the many jarring facts around our current unsustainable, inhuman food systems. The food that nourishes us is under threat.

And for the next since months, we are going to focus on food. From discovering new, sustainable ways of production to exploring seed museums - join us as we deep dive into the past, present and future of the food we eat.

Read more about the issue on our website - link in bio.

10/09/2021

What we eat is consuming us. There is plastic is in our food now.

The above statistic is just one of the many jarring facts around our current unsustainable, inhuman food systems. The food that nourishes us is under threat.

And for the next since months, we are going to focus on food. From discovering new, sustainable ways of production to exploring seed museums - join us as we deep dive into the past, present and future of the food we eat.

Read more about the issue on our website - link in bio.

09/09/2021

We produce enough food to feed the entirety of humanity (and more). And still millions go to sleep hungry every night. Strange, isn't it?

The above statistic is just one of the many jarring facts around our current unsustainable, inhuman food systems. The food that nourishes us is under threat.

And for the next since months, we are going to focus on food. From discovering new, sustainable ways of production to exploring seed museums - join us as we deep dive into the past, present and future of the food we eat.

Read more about the issue on our website - link in bio.

08/09/2021

What happens if one day, these companies decide to inflate the seed prices immensely?

The food that nourishes us is under threat. The above statistic is just one of the many jarring facts around our current unsustainable food systems.

And for the next since months, we are going to focus on food. From discovering new, sustainable ways of production to exploring seed museums - join us as we deep dive into the past, present and future of the food we eat.

Read more about the issue on our website - link in bio.

02/09/2021

The food issue is here!
Eco-Spotlight is celebrating its first birthday on September 1st! Therefore, we have planned something special. For the next six months, Eco-Spotlight will cover all things food, and the sustainable solutions gaining globally to produce & consume better.

For the next six months, Eco-Spotlight will cover all things food, and the sustainable solutions gaining globally to produce & consume better.

30/08/2021

NEW INTERVIEW • Dr Richard Munang wears many hats; a widely-published author, an environmental scientist, a policy expert, an ardent leader and more. His hope and vision for a better world radiates through everything he speaks about. For him, every challenge is an opportunity waiting to be realised.

Currently, Dr Richard is the Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

Read his interview with Eco-Spotlight where he discusses practical solutions, the power of the youth and how he is hopeful about the world. Link in bio.

04/08/2021

Cutting down the use of plastic is a major challenge in Gulu, Uganda. Peter Okwoko wanted to make his city cleaner and greener. Together with Paige Balcom, he co-founded Takataka Plastics in 2017 and developed low-cost technologies to recycle plastic waste into products while simultaneously providing employment and a ‘healing workplace’ to internally displaced youths.

Takataka Plastics in Gulu, Uganda collects and recycles plastic waste into sustainable high quality products like tiles, faceshield, and coasters.

04/08/2021

Cutting down the use of plastic is a major challenge in Gulu, Uganda. Peter Okwoko wanted to make his city cleaner and greener. Together with Paige Balcom, he co-founded Takataka Plastics in 2017 and developed low-cost technologies to recycle plastic waste into products while simultaneously providing employment and a ‘healing workplace’ to internally displaced youths.

01/08/2021

Indoor composting can be made easy with a Bokashi: the Japanese bucket compost that ferments your waste into fertilizer.

Composting without a garden or outdoor area is possible with a Bokashi: the Japanese bucket uses fermentation to make fertile soil and fluid out of kitchen waste.

28/07/2021

NEW ARTICLE: In poverty-stricken Burkina Faso, an African country with about 70% rural population, bearing the costs of electricity is still unthinkable for many. It is ironic that a tropical country, receiving ample sunlight for a major part of the day, remains in darkness for upto 12 hours every night.

But a company called Lagazel is changing that. Read the link in our bio to know how.

24/07/2021

"If you are interested in actually understanding & addressing the various intersections of climate justice, then you will understand the importance of having people from the Global South who are the first and worst affected by climate change on the table."

At a time when the world is concerned about the future of our planet, we can no longer afford to ignore the voices we don’t hear.

Podcaster and founder Sanchi Singh's vision for her media company Amplify is to move the conversation around sustainability beyond swaps, as well as highlight voices from the Global South to uncover sustainability that is rooted in ancestral knowledge. Read the interview now:

https://eco-spotlight.com/interview/mapping-sustainability-in-the-global-south-with-podcaster-sanchi-singh/

Taking sustainability conversations beyond swaps is podcaster Sanchi Singh's vision for Amplify. We talk to her about all things sustainability.

16/07/2021

Wouldn't it be nice if you could make money out of your household waste? People in Egypt don’t have to dream any longer. Alaa Afifi, co-founder of startup Bekia, talked to Sucheta on how their waste-to-cash service app works.

Bekia is a tech-based startup based in Egypt using which one can exchange their waste materials in lieu of services and products or even cash.

11/07/2021

At least half of Earth’s oxygen comes from the ocean.

And so, coral reefs are often called the lungs of the planet. They are like big chemical factories that take carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen back into it, as well as protect shores from erosion caused by storms like hurricanes. Despite the stunning diversity of coral life and the important role they play, all of the world’s coral reefs could vanish by 2050 if nothing is done.

This week, we deep dive into the brilliant reef conservation efforts by Coral Gardeners founded by Titouan Bernicot. Read on and tell us what you think.

Written by Ayushi Shah

https://eco-spotlight.com/feature/how-the-coral-gardeners-are-saving-the-oceans-lungs/

Coral Gardeners is dedicated to ocean and coral conservation, and creating awareness about the ocean's lungs - the corals.

04/07/2021

The ordinary citizen might not be able to influence big political decisions? Think again! Here’s how citizens put together recommendations on tackling the climate emergency.

The ordinary citizen might not be able to influence big political decisions? Think again! Here's how citizens put together recommendations on tackling the climate emergency.

30/06/2021

Would you believe it if we told you that the image is of a forest just 9 months old?

This Japanese technique can help you convert a wasteland in your area or the spare space in your backyard into a thriving mini-forest, and watch the saplings evolve into a lush green jungle in your own lifetime. Read on to find out.

Photo: A 9 month old Miyawaki forest, by Beman Herish via Wikimedia Commons

https://eco-spotlight.com/what-on-earth/what-on-earth-is-a-miyawaki-forest/

28/06/2021

Shivya Nath is one of internet's favourite traveller bloggers. Thoughtful, sharp and sensitive - she practices veganism and is a slow traveller.

The solo, offbeat and responsible travel blog run by Shivya, The Shooting Star, features places that are on every sustainable traveller's dreamlist - from the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador to the Himalayas.

And while Shivya's footprint is always sustainable, she has also often left places with a new sense of purpose by starting and/or being a part of local volunteering projects.

Shivya talks to Eco-Spotlight's Sucheta Chaurasia about slow and sustainable travel, the lesser-known history of veganism, and why we need more empathy while travelling. Read now: https://eco-spotlight.com/interview/life-lessons-on-sustainability-from-just-a-girl-who-travels/

Shivya Nath talks to Sucheta about her 'slow' and sustainable travelling and how to find vegan food even in the off-the-road places. Read on!

28/06/2021

Shivya Nath is one of the internet's favourite traveller bloggers. Thoughtful, sharp and sensitive - she practices veganism and is a slow traveller.

The solo, offbeat and responsible travel blog run by Shivya, The Shooting Star, features places that are on every sustainable traveller's dreamlist - from the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador to the Himalayas.

And while Shivya's footprint is always sustainable, she has also often left places with a new sense of purpose by starting and/or being a part of local volunteering projects.

Shivya talks to Eco-Spotlight's Sucheta about slow and sustainable travel, the lesser known history of veganism, and why we need more empathy while travelling. Link in bio.

13/06/2021

We are very excited about this week's post on green habits! We all know the feeling of wanting to become more sustainable but reaching dead ends. Or just not having enough time/ energy resources to make the needed changes. But we are here to help you make super simple fundamental changes! And the bonus is, you can use the same habit building principles to change any other aspect of your life!

*drumrolls*

The Ultimate Guide To Building Consistent Green Habits (With Atomic Habits – James Clear). Read now!

https://eco-spotlight.com/feature/the-ultimate-guide-to-building-consistent-green-habits-with-atomic-habits-james-clear/

A combination of a few simple green habits, if adopted by enough people can change the world and the future of our planet.

07/06/2021

It is now time to travel ethically, responsibly, and sustainability.

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05/06/2021

This World Environment Day, pledge to take steps to conserve the ecological systems.

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05/06/2021

We have but one earth. Let us come together to save it.

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03/06/2021

Keep your excursions clean and green!

Read the post by Julia Brunner here:
https://eco-spotlight.com/eco-fixers/litter-free-hiking/

28/05/2021

Technology can instill green habits in you. Ailuna App is one such breakthrough app.

Read the interview here-
https://eco-spotlight.com/interview/building-green-habits-made-easy-by-the-ailuna-app/

25/05/2021

Making wise decisions while buying can be worthwhile for our Earth.

25/05/2021

What is eco-anxiety? When should you seek help? How can you support someone who is experiencing eco-anxiety? Dr Nick Hartley, who works as a clinical psychologist in the NHS, and also campaigns for the Green Party answers all these questions and more in our latest interview:

https://eco-spotlight.com/interview/how-to-deal-with-eco-anxiety/

Eco-anxiety is a state of being overwhelmed or anxious while trying to consider the impacts and implications to our planet and society.

17/05/2021

Urban gardening has a lot of benefits, learns Ayushi in her feature with Priyanka Amar Shah, the founder of Mumbai-based that helps people practice farmville in real life by facilitating farming among city dwellers.