Karan Patel

  In today’s chemical industry sustainability is no longer just a trend, it is a responsibility. Around the world manufacturers are rethinking how chemicals are made, how resources are used and how processes can become cleaner and safer. At Bharat Rasayan (BR) this shift is not a new direction but a long-standing ethos. For decades, the company has focused on environmentally responsible manufacturing guided by the principles of green chemistry and a commitment to “conscious chemistry” rather than mere compliance. This blog explores the meaning of green chemistry, how Bharat Rasayan integrates these ideas into its processes and why this approach creates long-term environmental and business value. What is Green Chemistry? Green chemistry, often called sustainable chemistry, refers to the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. It is not only about cleaning up pollution, it focuses on preventing pollution in ...

Bamboo handicrafts represent one of the oldest sustainable craft traditions in the country, deeply rooted in rural and forest-based communities. Across India, bamboo has long been used not only as a raw material but as a way of life—shaping homes, tools, storage solutions, and rituals. Today, bamboo handicrafts continue to stand at the intersection of ecology, culture, and livelihood, especially among indigenous communities who have inherited these skills through generations. Bamboo handicrafts and the legacy of tribal products in India Bamboo handicrafts are inseparable from the story of tribal products in India, where craft is both economic activity and cultural expression. For tribal artisans, bamboo is locally available, fast-growing, and renewable, making it an ideal material for everyday utility items. Baskets, trays, winnowing tools, and storage containers crafted from bamboo are not decorative novelties but functional objects shaped by centuries of lived experience. Bamboo ha...