Many of Craftmark members create beautiful handicrafts that have a low impact environmental impact, and are produced in a community friendly way. To showcase the work of producers that are working in harmony with the environment we have created an eco friendly catalogue featuring handicrafts that recycle, use organic , biodegradable materials, and promote sustainable practices. Avani - For a Better Earh (www.avani-kumaon.org) is one such craft enterprise creating and instituting earth friendly practices; they have created and disseminated Renewable Energy Technologies such as solar photo voltaic for home lighting and and cottage industry needs, besides rainwater harvesting AVANI has build a system in which all water consumed on AVANI’s campus is recycled through a series of anaerobic and aerobic treatment to obtain good quality water for irrigation to grow vegetables for the community kitchen. We will continue posting information, but you can also check out the Craftmark facebook page for regular photo updates. by Sharmila Wood
