Category: Sustainability

  • Climate Impact of Social Media Apps

    Social media platforms have experienced significant growth in their user base, especially in the post-Covid pandemic era. As an example, user registrations on the TikTok platform, which gained popularity during the Covid-19 lockdown, surged from 100 million in 2017 to staggering 1.7 billion in 2024, with 1.1 billion monthly active users (Reference: DemandSage). Additionally, users spend…

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  • Lead Paint: A Toxic Building Material

    Maggi noodles by Nestle India are among the most preferred instant foods for many Indians. In 2015, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) banned the product due to an excessive amount of lead, resulting in a 22% decline in sales for the corresponding quarter. Social concerns can indeed have a significant impact…

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  • The Evolution of Buildings: Green, Smart, Resilient, and Net-Zero

    Buildings have come a long way since the days of simple structures that provided shelter. As our understanding of sustainability, technology, and climate change has evolved, so too have our buildings. Today, we are witnessing a shift towards buildings that are not just functional, but also environmentally friendly, technologically advanced, resilient, and energy-efficient. In this…

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  • 15 Actionable Items for a Sustainable Living – TFY

    During COVID, I was attending a month-long weekend fellowship program that invited participants to discuss, act and follow sustainable practices’ in our day-to-day life. The name of the program is Sustainability Ambassadorship by Global Shapers Community. The program highlighted topics from Sustainable Menstruation to Zero Waste Lifecycle to Green Washing to Sustainable Clothing, many of…

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  • Understanding Sustainability: The Three Pillars and Their Impact on Our Future

    Sustainability has become an increasingly important concept in today’s world, as we strive to find ways to protect our environment and ensure the well-being of future generations. It encompasses a range of practices and principles that aim to create a balance between social, economic, and environmental factors. In this article, we will explore the three…

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