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SOS Organics is a sustainable venture, started by Ms. Amrita Chengappa and her husband Mr. Santosh in a small village of district Almora. The brand was launched in the year 2008 and is focusing on sustainable living and it also supports the local communities as well. The main focus of the products of SOS organics lies within Cosmetics and Food related products which are processed naturally. Products such as candles, seasonings, salt lamps, home care items, cold-press oils etc are also being produced by SOS Organics.Ms. Amrita explains that the entire project is run by rainwater, with no use of any other water resource. Moreover, she also says that 70% of the power generated is by solar panels. At SOS Organics, the use of any sort of chemicals or preservatives is strictly cut down, and thus the shelf life of their products is about 1 year. They use natural colors such as Haldi, indigo, stinging nettle as well as they use essential oils rather than fragrant oils for their products as fragrant oils contain artificial fragrances and are also harmful and dangerous to health. Ms. Chengappa expresses that the brand supports the local community of women, and gives them employment in every way possible. All the products are produced and looked after by the local woman of the village, who have some basic skill set and knowledge and all the work is done by hand. Products such as tea are produced using various herbs such as tulsi, rhododendron, and other such herbs which are available in abundance. The herbal infusions are priced at a nominal rate of ₹150, whereas, the candles are priced at around ₹160. Other cold press oils are prepared by using the apricot kernels and khacchi ghani oils, moreover, the leftovers are then dried and powdered to produce other items, Overall, SOS organics aims at minimal or no wastage of any of the raw materials or the resources available. Just like SOS Organics, T-Natur also aims at providing sustainable, eco-friendly, and all-natural products. Although T-Natur is a clothing apparel brand where pure organic cotton is used for manufacturing the products. T-Natur supports and encourages such initiatives and sustainable brands that contribute to a better future. Read More at: She Quit City Life For An Organic Farm In Uttarakhand That Saves 2 Lakh Litres Of Water

This trio is providing alternatives to everyday single use plastics and it’s packaging. The inspiration came from a very old chocolate wrapper that was found by Aditya Ruia while volunteering for a beach clean-up drive. Aditya, a manufacturing engineer, talked to his brother Anuj and later the duo and their friend Akshay Varma, an engineer from IIT Madras, formed a trio to launch BECO, in March 2019. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) estimates that approximately 707 million metric tons of plastic products are manufactured per year. Out of which 80 percent is solely for the packaging purposes. At BECO, they provide eco-friendly green packaging for home and kitchen use categories, more accessible and affordable. This initiative is saving us from nearly 4 tones of plastic waste per family per year. Akshay, one of the co-founders at Beco said that all the products sold at their website are made from bamboo which are sourced from plantations in the north-east. World will be a better place if we opt for eco-friendly alternatives to everything. Just like BECO, T-Natur provides organic and sustainable fashion tee-shirts and is taking care of slow fashion, slowly. Read more at: How a Mumbai Startup Used Cornstarch & Bamboo to Stop 125 Tonnes of Plastic Waste!

Menstrual Hygiene is something that has been brought to attention in recent times. It is very essential to follow all the hygiene-related practices specifically at the time of menstruation otherwise our body is exposed to skin and internal infections. Many types of research have proven and explained that a single woman generates about 125-150kg of sanitary waste in her entire course of menstruation throughout her life which is non-biodegradable and hazardous to the environment. Ms.Sonal Jain, the co-founder of Boondh, explains that these sanitary napkins consist of plastic layers that take 700-800 years to break down and decompose. This waste treatment is very questionable. Ms. Jain, who formerly worked on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 – responsible consumption and production – with World Merit, met Bharti Kannan, an engineer, and a social science student. Bharti had worked on menstrual health before and together they started Boondh for sustainable menstruation. Boondh is a social enterprise that is working on Sustainable Products, Spreading awareness about menstruation, advocacy, the policy as well as programming. The main focus of Boondh is to make women shift from sanitary pads to menstrual cups. Menstrual cups are eco-friendly, safe, and hygienic, unlike those napkins that are carcinogenic. They are reusable and have less carbon footprint compared to the discarded tampons and napkins, and one-time affordable cost. T-Natur aims at spreading awareness about sustainability and promotes sustainable development in all aspects. We salute Boondh for taking up this initiative in spreading awareness about Sustainable Menstruation. This change of Sustainable menstruation should be encouraged globally.Read more at: These social entrepreneurs are making menstrual health affordable and sustainable

Stunned by the name, right? So were we. Well, Chamar Studio was founded by Mr. Sudheer Rajbhar who himself, belongs to the Dalit community. The studio was started in the year 2017 to support the Dalit community and to unite the artisans and designers who had lost their livelihood and identity after the imposition of the Beef Ban, back in 2015.Why & How the Beef Ban Affected the Dalits?The beef ban in 2015, led to a shortage of raw materials and thus the prices of those raw materials increased extensively. The Dalit Community (over 16%) of the population was dependent upon beef and got directly affected due to the ban which was imposed. The artisans and craftsmen from the community were dependent on beef for leather as it was priced cheaply than the other kinds of leather.Mr. Rajbhar feels that the main purpose to start the studio by the name 'Chamar Studio' was to restore and retain the identity of the Dalits, as this connotation has been correlated with the Dalits for a very long time.The brand sells and produces a wide variety of handmade bags and other accessories with everyday in-use items that are either discarded or could be upcycled. The products seem to be made up of leather but they are produced out of recycled rubber tires. Mr. Rajbhar says that the tires don’t tend to lose their natural components and maintain their originality even after getting recycled. These products are durable, cruelty-free, and most importantly a step forward for a sustainable future.Their unique and quirky designs help them stand out while they aim at keeping up with new trends, keeping in mind all the ethical and eco-friendly practices. Not only is the studio helping in uniting these artisans but also contributing to a sustainable and eco-friendly future. T-Natur expresses its gratitude towards Chamar Studio for initiating such an ethical practice of not just saving the environment but also look out for the local artisans and designers and to acknowledge their skillset and abilities.

Wedding day is the most special day for a woman. She wants nothing but to wear her favorite dress, all the dreamy arrangements and all eyes on her. It’s hard to imagine that day being postponed for any reason. But, Kerala practitioner, Dr. Shifa Mohammed showed what really matters to her being a dedicated doctor.The healthcare workers have been the most important asset to the world during this pandemic and they are devoid of any peace and relaxation for more than a year because of the exponential growth of covid patients.They have been working day and night. But Dr. Shifa was about to get a small break on 29th March 2020, her wedding day. Instead of putting on her wedding dress, she donned the PPE kit and went on to treat the covid patients in covid ward. This was indeed a beautiful gesture to humanity because she chose the life of patients over her personal happiness.‘Marriage can wait, but not my patients’, she said.Even her father & fiancé felt proud of her decision to postpone the wedding for the patients. A doctor takes an oath to serve and protect her/his patient irrespective of time or the patient’s background and she performed her duty very well. She showed how simple acts of kindness and responsibility could help humanity.Humans are selfish by traits. Those who perform selfless deeds are indeed extraordinary human beings who we should bow down for.Dear Dr. Shifa, T-Natur and family thank you wholeheartedly for the immense dedication you showed towards your duty. Society is indebted to your care forever. She showed how small steps could create big impacts on society.T-Natur promises to keep working towards the betterment of society with every small step possible and will keep spreading awareness during pandemic time when everyone needs to unite and fight.We will bring you more such stories to read and feel. Till then Stay Safe & Healthy.

When the whole country is locked-down, and staying indoors with fear and anxiety, a group of angels have been doing every bit to save many priceless lives.With the second wave hitting India, there has been a panic alarm throughout the country. The mutated covid-19 virus has worsened the pandemic situations. There has been an accelerated increase in demand for oxygen supply for the medical purpose. This covid-19 is more dangerous than anyone predicting it. The oxygen level of infected people has been dropping suddenly without any serious symptoms and this has been a whole new ordeal.The unexpected demand of oxygen has created havoc within the country. People have been falling seriously sick because of oxygen level drop and unavailability of oxygen cylinders are causing numerous deaths every minute.Amidst this whole pandemic situation, Hemkunt Foundation has been at the forefront of covid relief, since the beginning.It was started by Irinder Singh Ahluwalia ten years ago in Gurugram but their positive impact and help to the society got in the news when they started providing free oxygen cylinders to the needy ones whose lives have been at stake.During the first wave of Covid-19 last year, Gurugram-based NGO Hemkunt Foundation, along with distributing at least 360 tons of cooked meals among migrant workers and laborers, also arranged for oxygen cylinders. Harteerath Singh, the community development director at Hemkunt barely sleeps and eats untimely as the situation is so dire that they keep receiving SOS calls from night till early morning.During the second wave as well, the group of volunteers have been trying their best to procure as many oxygen cylinders as needed but the magnitude of demand is now more than million folds. Hence, it has been a very tough journey to endure emotions wise.They have had free oxygen cylinder drive through by opening various free oxygen centers.They have a team of volunteers of about 15 members who have arranged for 4500+ oxygen cylinders in a month. They had help and a strong network and they were able to import oxygen from abroad. They received various donations too after people realized their hard work for humanity.Some of the volunteers got infected due to covid multiple times yet they didn’t give up on helping the needy ones.They have proven to be real heroes. Their contributions will be remembered forever.They have also kept a criterion for the oxygen cylinder distribution to make sure it’s going to the right needy person. They are giving oxygen to only those whose oxygen level is below 88. Not just this, Hemkunt Foundation also provides free refills to those in need.We can’t thank them enough. They have come to our rescue in desperate times.Hemkunt Foundation is consistent in helping humanity, selflessly and happily. We need more people like those volunteering with them.T-Natur aims at spreading awareness regarding the frontline warriors and this blog is dedicated to the good deeds of Hemkunt Foundation. T-Natur requests each of its buyers and readers to help one another with any possible ways like these heroes have been doing.T-Natur applauds them and gives a heartwarming standing ovation to all these heroes. T-Natur requests to join hands with Hemkunt Foundation as a donator or volunteer. Because they are people like you and I.To keep updated follow Hemkunt Foundation on Instagram.

This Covid-19 period is a test for humanity. This outbreak has made our faces look lugubrious and minds exhausted with the feeling of the wait; the wait when things would get back to normal.Wearing a Mask is Like a New Normal.Wearing masks and not being able to breathe freely is mentally and physically very draining. We have so many complaints during our safe home-stay. Ever since the outbreak of the Covid-19, there have been some angelic humans who have been staying on the course despite facing numerous challenges which came in their way.T-Natur wants those front-line warriors who have been on ground duty even during the scariest pandemic of Covid-19, we have ever encountered since we were born.They don’t just wear the mask and PPE kit but they also wear COURAGE. They don’t just stay on-duty on the ground, but they also stand with HUMANITY. People haven’t been able to see their loved one during their last hours, they haven’t been able to do the last rites either, that is the magnitude of this crisis.When we are sitting at homes, safe and sound, away from all the hustle and bustle that’s been going on these days, these real-life heroes have been working for us, day and night, irrespective of the life-threatening novel coronavirus that may infect them in no time.They have been away from their families since long time because they are scared for them. How heartbreaking it is to even imagine being in their shoes?The doctors, the nurses and every medical staff are the reason a lot of the population recovered from this life-threatening virus. These heroes worked day and night without any sleep only to save humanity. Some of them even lost their lives while helping the patients. Would a normal human being be ready to sacrifice their health, time, well-being and most importantly life for any other human being?No, not unless they are very close family members.These medical staff were underpaid, some of them were beaten by insanely furious public and till they bled, some of them committed suicide out of mental trauma they had and some of them succumbed to the virus itself.The Social Organizations, health workers, the cops, the drivers, the food delivery guys and many more examples that need our heartfelt gratitude even though any amount of appreciation and thank you gesture is less for their deeds.Let us read some stories of those who will make us CRY, feel HOPE, and give STRENGTH.The Final Rites:There have been several volunteers and for performing the last rites of those who succumbed to this deadly virus and whose body remained untouched and unseen. From preparing the hearse to bringing the bodies to the destined places, these fearless warriors have been assisting in the last rituals for those poor souls. They don’t care about what religion they belong; they know and feel that they are doing the right thing.“In such situations, the value of a human being is at stake and it doesn’t matter what religion he or she may have belonged to”, they said. (Read the whole story)“Not everyone is brave enough to come near the body of a person who dies of the virus. We are therefore keen that no one should be in such a helpless situation. We will intervene if our help is required.”, said Fr Koluthuvallil, director of Sahrudaya Samaritans. The Langar: No one should sleep empty stomachThere have been several groups of beautiful souls who are not exactly the frontline workers but deserve equal praise. Those are the food-givers. There have been many family groups, organizations and self-funded communities that have been providing food to the frontline workers and those poor and underprivileged who have nowhere to earn or eat during the lockdown.These are the epitome of motherly love. They show care and concern for those who are fighting hard during this pandemic to keep the patients alive. There are health workers who work at odd hours and are unable to get proper meals because they are either away from families to avoid infecting them, or live alone in their apartments or hostels.These givers make sure they don’t sleep hungry. Their efforts are immensely beautiful and praiseworthy. There have been langar at various places where the needy ones fill their stomachs too because no one should sleep empty stomachs.The Cops that Save and Serve:Whenever cops get involved, people believe things would get nasty real soon. They feel fear and stress when they hear about cops. But, during this pandemic these cops have not just been doing their duties of keeping away people from being actively roaming in the streets to keep them away from the virus, they have also been filling the stomachs of those poor souls whose food and living have been dependent on the everyday labor works.One of the examples is West Bengal Police at Kachari Math near Barsat railway station where the police van comes with lunch for the group of women & children and elderly men. These local police have been God sent angels for these homeless underprivileged who had the worst impact because of the lockdown.These cops don’t just save people, they serve meals too. (Click here to read more)These frontline workers who actually warriors have been having been working all day and night long to save the lives of the people who have been fighting hard through this pandemic. Many health professionals have even isolated themselves from their families, due to the fear of transmission of the disease, and to protect and safeguard them from this fatal virus. Other than the physical transmission of the virus, the healthcare workers are experiencing psychological distress as well such as, anxiety, sleeping disorders, post-traumatic stress due to overlooking the condition which is prevailing, and by experiencing so many people losing their loved ones to COVID-19. Amidst the current disconsolate circumstances, other than just saving the lives, the healthcare workers have also proved to be real heroes as they motivate the ward patients in different creative ways - some perform yoga to help relieve the stress faced by the patients, while some choose to perform a certain type of dance. With the sustained efforts of these healthcare workers, we aim and hope that we would be out of this pandemic really soon. Till then, STAY HOME & STAY SAFE!There are numerous stories T-Natur would want you to read because they are worth it and show what real humanity is.

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During these tough times of Covid crisis, moral ethics of an individual, the sensibility and kindness are much needed. Spreading positivity and awareness shows the true intent of any human being in need of hour. T-Natur aims to promote the ethics in every sphere of living.We never thought Covid phase will be so critical. People have been fighting for their lives, their family and friend's life. The sensible people are doing their part irrespective of the situation.While some of the actions are results of 'common sense', few of them need to be done taking examples from others. This is the time of 'Self Leadership'. Let's pay heed to the ongoing pandemic that has brought us together.Things you MUST do1. Safety Mode ON:Wear mask with proper technique. Yes. Proper technique is important because more than half the world's population wears mask for the sake of it, or not get caught by cops. People reuse the mask without washing or disposing it off which is like wearing the virus itself if your mask got in touch with the virus.If you are vaccinated, you can still catch Covid. Your conscience should not have guilt of infecting others. Care for others and be humane. Please keep your mask on for yourself and others.2. Say NO to Gatherings & Crowd:This is not something one should be told to follow. It's an obvious behavior expected from each and every one of us. Despite the constant requests and reminders, people have been ignoring the social distancing protocol.Everyone knows the exponential increase in Covid cases which caused this alarming situation, yet choose to disregard the safety rules. Some are attending weddings, some are celebrating festivals, and some are uselessly roaming amidst the lockdown and may be shopping.Why the hurry to get married when you can’t have a good honeymoon? Trying to celebrate festivals and anniversaries, birthdays in public/private gatherings for now is unacceptable. One should be genuinely concerned about the well-being of others.One single celebration in gatherings could give hundreds of tragic events.So, think again before joining any gatherings. There have been mass cremations at public parks including the car parks at New Delhi, because the cremation grounds run out if space for dead.Courtesy: India Coronavirus: Round-the-Clock Mass CremationsPlease leave home for the most essential reasons only. T-Natur encourages work from home in this dire situation. T-Natur requests other brands/companies to be considerate towards their employees and offer them leaves and flexible working hours as most of the employees are either infected or someone in their family is.3. Stop HOARDING:Most of the cities are in lockdown stage. People have been trying to hoard anything they could get their hands on. From medicines to grocery to oxygen cylinders, they are hoarding it all even if they might not need it.Courtesy: Delhi Man Arrested for Illegally Storing 48 Oxygen Cylinders at Home/article34396977.ece/amp/Buying the most essential supplies is okay. Buying the most important medicine in right amount is okay too. One needs to be prepared. But hoarding and letting others in need get devoid of those essentials, is strictly morally a crime. People have been arrested for illegally storing huge number of oxygen cylinders for black market sale.4. Start SOCIAL CAMPAIGNS:Do you know most of the people get hopeless, depressed and scared when they hear 'Covid Positive' for themselves or their own people? They panic because of the present condition of unavailability of oxygen, beds and medicines. Not everyone who gets Covid get severely sick. So, people need to stay calm.Most of those stuck alone at homes are the ones to feel anxiety because of loneliness. Start talking to your near and dear ones. Ask them about their well-being. Let them feel you care despite the distance. Let them feel they could always count on you if they ever feel negative. Make them smile. Make them laugh. Let them forget their condition for sometimes. Let them get engrossed in a good conversation.Start using your social media platforms for spreading right information. Most of the circulated messages are rumors. Help the society with correct facts. Start a campaign to hear them out. Start providing friendly counseling to those who are isolated. Start a donation drive. You can do so much with very little efforts, if you get thoughtful.Do your part as a responsible citizen. Even doctors around the world are comforting their patients with creative ideas. Courtesy: Brazil Nurse Gloves Hand to Comfort Covid Patient goes ViralFor now, this is all. Wait for the second informative article that T-Natur wants you to definitely read.Stay wise. Stay calm. Stay safe.

In the Indian economy, organic cotton has always played a crucial role as India is one of the leading manufacturers of organic cotton.