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Long lost are the days when we used earthen pots to cook and store food which was not only tasty but also healthy. Things have changed and plastic has conquered every aspect of our lives. From stationery, cutlery, to furniture; everything we use in our day to day life is made up of plastic. Isnβt it sad to know that the things we use today remain on the surface of the Earth for the next 400-500 years without degrading? Even after the end of humanity, plastic will be still continuing its existence by marking its steps on every nook and corner of not just surface of Earth but its oceans as well.
Rather than cleaning the premises or planting a tree just on Environment Day like most of us, some people have gone ahead to contribute their bit for conserving the environment. Here is a list of startup organisations in India who are promoting biodegradable and eco-friendly products to bring an end to the plastic menace.
EnviGreen Biodegradable Bags
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EnviGreen is the first brand in India that creates 100 percent biodegradable products which are alternatives to plastics. The products of EnviGreen is made from natural starch, vegetable oil derivatives, and vegetable waste. Their products include carry bags, laundry bags, aprons, bin liners, and many more. Ashwanth Hegde, the man behind this venture began his attempts in 2012 to make his dream of promoting biodegradable products into a reality with the help of scientists and environmentalists across the world. The products of EnviGreen are non-toxic and donβt cause harm to human beings and animals. Even if left on the streets, the bags will degrade within 180 days. The products of the brand are tested and certified by Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and have hit the market this year.
Pure Living Pens made out of Newspaper
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Pure Living is a social enterprise based out of Kerala that ventured Rolapena, a project aimed to reduce the use of plastic ballpoint pens by making pens out of old newspapers collected from the printing presses. These paper pens are not only biodegradable but also contain seeds inside them that grow into trees after disposal. Lakshmi Menon, a fashion designer, began this endeavour to promote the usage of biodegradable products thereby bringing an end to the danger of plastic. Pure Living also provides a source of financial stability for elderly and differently abled women at their old age by employing them in the making of Rolapena pens.
SuckIn Eco Straws
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SuckIn, an initiative of creating eco-friendly straws to replace plastic straws is a joint venture of Rhea Chabbria, a footwear designer turned environmentalist and Suraj Nair, an industrialist. Their products include straws made out of bamboo and stainless steel which are reusable and sustainable. SuckIn aims to do their best to promote a plastic-free environment.
Bakeys Edible Cutlery
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Bakeys is a company based in Hyderabad that manufactures edible cutleries. Narayanan Peesapathy, a former ICRIT researcher began this initiative in the year 2010 as an eco-friendly alternative to disposable utensils that are made up of plastic, wood, and bamboo. Bakeys manufacture single-use cutlery like spoons, forks, chopsticks by using different types of flours and other natural ingredients. The best part about these cutlery are that they are edible and can be consumed after use.
Shunya Alternatives
Friendsβ¦ Did you know that around 4,7 billion plastic tooth brushes are ending up in landfills every year β which don't rot away? This little beauty, including its packaging, is compostable. 500 bugs via Amazon for 2 pieces β money can not be the argument. Let's do all our part to reduce plastic pollution, step by step, and save this wonderful world. Shunya Alternatives is a startup company based in Mumbai begun by the siblings Yash and Sachi. Their vision of creating products that left zero footprints on the planet led them to Shunya Alternatives. Their products include Bamboo straws, Bamboo Toothbrushes, eco-friendly bags and coasters which are biodegradable and handmade.
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