Your guide to shopping online for eco-friendly ideas

Imagine Indian kitsch mixed with a Go Green message. Quirky fashion brand Indigreen stocks limited edition Bollywood and organic tees that are hand-painted with eco-friendly paints

Indigreen
Imagine Indian kitsch mixed with a Go Green message. Quirky fashion brand Indigreen stocks limited edition Bollywood and organic tees that are hand-painted with eco-friendly paints. Their funky dresses are made from bamboo and organic cotton. The colourful bags sport vintage Bollywood film posters. They also have hand-painted belts and helmets.
At: Ayamik (menswear), Juhu Tara Road. You can also shop online at https://www.indigreen.co.in



Eco Corner
At Eco Corner, it doesn't matter how old you are. There's fashion here for everyone from newborns to adults, all made from organically-grown cotton. Check out their range for newbornsu00a0-- towels, body suits, booties, caps and clothes. Their stock includes reasonably-priced organic denims for kids and adults apart from kurtis, shirts and T-shirts. Bags are made from cotton and banana fibre while the colourful jewellery is crafted from cotton, newspaper and handmade paper.
At: Eco Corner, T19, 3rd floor, Palladium Mall, Phoenix Mills compound, Lower Parel.

Eco 'R' Us
This website gives you four options. Choose from biodegradable jute bags and wooden handicrafts. The Energy Saver category stocks solar electronics and devices like flashlights. Pretty kurtas/kurtis, shorts, tees, bamboo towels and bath robes and cotton bags make up the organic section while recycled and handmade lampshades and office stationery dot the fourth segment.
Log on to: www.ecorus.in

Bombay Paperie
Ever thought your waistcoat can be made of nothing but paper? If you are a fan of recycled, handmade paper, check out the jackets and coats available here. They are available in pink and peach for women, and dull purple, green and blue for men. These guys can customise them to fit your size. Their paper jewellery makes for quaint accessorising.
At: Bombay Paperie, 59, Bombay Samachar Marg, Fort. Log on to www.bombaypaperie.com

Ahimsa Silk
In this initiative, silkworms aren't at the receiving end.u00a0 A startling 50,000 silkworms are affected for just one silk saree to be made. Ahimsa silk, first produced by Kusuma Rajaiah from Hyderabad, is your alternative.u00a0 Traditionally, cocoons are killed by steaming them when they are ten days old, since that's when the silk is supposed to be finest. Ahimsa silk is made after the cocoons have naturally popped open at the end of their cycle, and the moths released. Because these saris are made on handlooms, they also benefit weaver families. Check out their range of dhotis, sarees, stoles, tops and skirts, all vegetable dyed.
Log on to www.ahimsasilks.com