Eco-vouchers for heritage rice, organic produce and home care. Here are the gifts you’re sure won’t come back
The last few years have seen the rise of not only the ‘conscious’ consumer, but also the individual gift givers. Be it plants, pottery diyas Or plantable cards and firecrackers, a remarkable change in the way we share – goodbye plastic lights and synthetic sculptures that are either thrown into the scaffold or given to a neighbor! Now, the gifts are nurtured and actually put to use.
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Plus our zero-waste stores in local markets (Jona Fernandes and Eldridge Lobo’s Ecoposro in Goa, Pune’s Adrish, Bittu John’s plastic-free 7 to 9 green store in Ernakulam), entrepreneurs manufacturing everything, and household Bakers are taking out the foods. Fireworks.
So this year, sweets aside, here are our picks for those who want to give their festivities a tinge of green:
A New App @ Echo Indian, Chennai
One of the earliest zero-waste stores in Chennai, which made us revisit the concept of taking our containers to shop for rice and pulses (stored in canisters), oil (in steel dispensers) and other everyday products without plastic packaging. Considered, it has a lot in store this festive season. In addition to launching their Ecoindian – ZeroWest organic shopping app (to be available on Android), they are also launching a four- to six-week subscription service for organic vegetables, fruits and in-store products across the home care, natural foods categories. will do. Cereals, etc. Co-founder Prem Antony says they will maintain standard prices throughout the season, and customers can choose to deliver between Tuesday and Friday every week. Launching on November 12th. 08124001177. ecoindian.com
Curated Box @ Werth, Jaipur
If your company is looking for an offbeat gifting plan, then suggest the subscription box at this Jaipur-based start-up. They have Corporate, Personalized and Wedding gifting options available. Each box contains a collection of eco-friendly products from conscious brands White Mountain Collectives, Wild Ideas, Sleepy Owl, and local artisans in home care, beauty, food, and more. Our picks are the Immunity Care Box (₹1,799), which includes Paul & Mike Creamed Honey Chocolate, plant-based all-season body yogurt, and an upcycled eye mask, and the Zero Waste Kitchen Box (₹825) with Coconut Coir Scrub, Organic. Dishwashing soap bars, wax wraps, metal straws, and more. All boxes are upcycled and come with plastic-free packaging. Membership plan ₹4,440 for one year, ₹2,280 for six months. worthbox.com. 8879488819
Community Schemes @ The Eco Store, Bangalore
the chasm diyas And Sweet boxes, and consider a veggie subscription service instead. The curated baskets of organic produce, dairy, bread, spices, home care products and more from The Eco Store are a great option for those looking to plan for their local community and/or apartment. The establishment also has a Green Circle program in which members earn reward points on every purchase, and a ‘refer a friend’ initiative, a part of which you and your friends can receive in the form of discount coupons. Monthly subscription of Mega Vegetable Basket starts at ₹2,691. 9845689551. theecostore.in
Old man holding a crate full of fresh and raw vegetables—carrots, tomatoes, turnips, parsley, dill, and lettuce. Field with lettuce plants on background.
Gift Card @ Eco Life, Chennai
Pick up a gift card or two (in denominations of ₹1,000 and ₹2,000) the next time you visit this zero-waste store that sells everything from organic rice varieties and imitation meat to biodegradable cutlery and herbal disinfectants . Launched by Life by Soul Garden Bistro in Alwarpet earlier this year, Eco Life also features vegetarian sweets, edible fireworks, heritage rice and much more for the festive season. @Eko_lyfe on Instagram. 9080062885
Heritage Rice @ Spirit of the Earth, Chennai
Scented like heirloom cereals since 2017 Sukhadas: from Uttar Pradesh, or from Orissa black cumin aka baby basmati, mildly sweet Kala Bhati from west bengal, red colored of kerala Thavalai Kanna Matta, or Tamil Nadu’s own quid pro quo Courtesy of Chennai Spirit of the Earth has reached out to rice lovers across the country. A great way to introduce one to India’s rich rice heritage is to sign up for their Heritage Rice of India subscription box (₹3,300 for a year) which includes 500 grams of an artisanal rice variant, a recipe card and each The quarter features a funnel. . Return empty cans and cans every three months and you get 500 grams of a different type of rice for free. Spiritoftheearth.in
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