Green consultancy

“I have worked on many green building projects in the region as the LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) or Estidama PQP (Pearl Qualified Professional). I am passionate about raising awareness in the society by sharing my knowledge and experience,” says Amruta Kshemkalyani, a sustainability consultant.

Whilst working in the UAE, Amruta came across professionals in the construction industry, who were unaware of the basics of sustainability. This led to the creation of sustainabilitytribe.com in 2009, a sustainable lifestyle portal.

Amruta is a big supporter of sustainable and ethical fashion as well as natural beauty. “In 2017, I dedicated an entire year to ‘no fashion shopping’ to raise awareness about fast fashion and its adverse effects on the planet and people. I didn’t buy a single fashion item, including clothes, shoes, bags and accessories. I believe it is better to buy pre-loved clothes and accessories, and swap instead of buying new items every time,” she says.

“For beauty, I depend on the kitchen as much as possible and take inspiration from Ayurveda. I use natural ingredients for daily beauty needs — for instance, coconut oil works great as a make-up remover. Also, as part of my zerowaste lifestyle, I use food scraps like coffee grounds as a scrub or peels of fruits for hair, etc.” she adds.

Amruta is on a mission to raise awareness in fields other than fashion — i.e. travel and parenting.