I've always loved the great outdoors and a good adventure. I started off by studying Outdoor Education at University before transferring to Health and Physical Education. I pursued Outdoor Education and Physical education because I know how important being connected to nature and keeping the body active is for the mind and for optimal health. I pursued Health Education because I know how important it is that children understand the impact of their food choices on their bodies and on the environment. 

 

The destruction of nature and climate change is only going to negatively impact our youth. In my eyes, education has such potential to flip this narrative. A solid education allows our youth to be informed and to make choices that give them the best chance of a happy, secure future. 

Education is such an important tool in the fight against climate change, social injustice, and environmental injustice. The youth are our future.

I'm a nature lover and find happiness in simple things like watching the sunrise, colourful birds, just what mother earth has to offer. I have always been conscious of our environment and coming from a humble background we were always taught to reuse, repair, and buy only what is absolutely necessary. I was raised vegetarian and in 2016 when I learned about animal cruelty and the horrors behind the dairy industry I went vegan overnight. I also discovered the many health benefits of a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.
In 2017 I had a healthy and active pregnancy all on a plant-based lifestyle. I firmly believe in raising kids close to nature and with awareness. We as a family follow simple things like buying toys, clothes and books from Op-shops and donating back after use, trying to live a minimalist lifestyle. I also practice yoga and mindfulness!

What we eat and think is what we become. Through Green Karma, I want to share my experiences with the community.

Growing up in Australia meant I learned the value of water from a young age. It also meant I was taught about the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef and the human activities that were driving it. I was lucky to grow up in a household that was environmentally conscious and politically engaged. It was through my family that I first heard the term climate change. The weight of that reality took some time to sink in, but by the time I reached my early 20s, I was extremely concerned about my future. 

Consequently, I decided to cut down on my consumption and I joined challenges like Plastic Free July. I started making my own "waste-free" products and I became a regular at my local bulk food stores. I felt lighter. My bins were lighter too.    

 

In 2019 I met Vasundhara and we decided to become active in local environmental groups, which was a welcome change from my previously solo eco-journey. I witnessed the power of building community connections as well as the importance of opportunities to share skills, knowledge, and ideas.

​

Through Green Karma, I look forward to connecting with the community in the ultimate fight for climate justice.

I have always loved being in nature for as long as I remember. Growing up in a big city like Delhi, I looked forward to any opportunity to go to the mountains and disconnect myself from the chaos. But even in the mountains, I could see the growing problem of plastic waste, deforestation, habitat loss and scarce wildlife. It would make me really sad to realize that all this beauty around me was getting destroyed. Slowly I started learning more about environmental issues and what I could do to reduce my impact by adopting minimalistic living. I feel pride in living off on less than 20 t-shirts, 4 jackets, 12 pants and 3 pairs of shoes. It makes me happy to know that not buying mindlessly, helps save our planet. I have also made choices to be plant-based and zero-waste. 

​​

I strongly believe that change starts when like-minded people join hands to work together. And here I am!