This article profiles entrepreneur Ankit Agarwal’s initiative, Phool.co, which recycles floral waste from the Ganges River. The project, based in Kanpur, India, employs women to collect and repurpose flower offerings into incense sticks, paper, and natural colors, reducing pollution and providing respectful employment. The initiative aims to address the environmental impact of floral waste while offering sustainable products infused with basil seeds.
Author: Sunil KatariaPublished: 18 March 2021
Content Type(s): Text
Region(s): Asia
Link: https://www.reuters.com/article/business/environment/recycling-flowers-one-mans-mission-to-clean-up-the-ganges-idUSKBN2BA1DX/