A Woman-Led Startup Makes Indian Weddings Carbon Neutral, One Vow at a Time

A Woman-Led Startup Makes Indian Weddings Carbon Neutral, One Vow at a Time

New Delhi [India]: Amidst the vibrant wedding celebrations in India, a new trend is emerging, spearheaded by a woman-led startup: making weddings carbon-neutral and sustainable. Grow Billion Trees, led by Nidhi Singh, is empowering couples to tie the knot while leaving a positive impact on the planet.

Planting Trees, Personalized Memories

Grow Billion Trees (https://growbilliontrees.com) goes beyond simply offsetting carbon emissions. They conduct a comprehensive carbon audit, meticulously factoring in travel, venue energy use, and catering. To offset these emissions, they plant trees – each one absorbing 20kg of CO2 annually and 400kg over its lifetime.

In addition to planting trees, Grow Billion Trees elevates the experience with a thoughtful touch: personalized tree certificates.

These certificates aren’t just generic acknowledgements. They detail the specific location where the trees are planted, allowing couples to feel connected to their contribution.

Additionally, couples can include a customized message expressing their love for the environment, gratitude to guests, or hope for a sustainable future together.

Recent Success Stories: Bollywood Stars and Beyond

Grow Billion Trees has already made a mark by making the weddings of Bollywood celebrities Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani memorable and unique. For Rakul and Jackky’s wedding in Goa.

(https://growbilliontrees.com/pages/rakul-jackkys-wedding-forest-in-goa), trees were planted at Goa itself, symbolizing their commitment to the region’s natural beauty. Each guest received a personalized tree certificate, a lasting reminder of their eco-conscious celebration.

Harshit and Devanshi’s wedding, held in Udaipur, went a step further. This couple, with Harshit leading the climate tech company Blue Earth Eco, actively contributed to the initiative. They ensured transparency and accountability by jointly conducting the carbon audit with Grow Billion Trees. Additionally, guests received NFTs alongside their tree certificates, signifying a unique and innovative approach to sustainability.

Two Approaches, One Goal: Urban Oases or Empowering Farmers

Grow Billion Trees offers couples a choice for where their trees are planted:

Urban Sanctuaries: For couples who wish to contribute locally, trees are planted in designated urban areas. This not only offsets emissions but also increases green cover, creating pockets of fresh air for their city.

Agroforestry Projects: Couples seeking broader impact can choose to plant trees through projects with farmers. Here, Grow Billion Trees partners with rural communities, planting grafted fruit trees that benefit both the environment and the farmers’ livelihoods. These trees sequester carbon while providing a valuable source of income through high-yield fruits.

Beyond Planting Trees: Long-Term Commitment and Inspiring Change

Grow Billion Trees goes the extra mile by demonstrating a long-term commitment to their environmental efforts. They diligently care for the planted trees for three years until they become self-sustaining, ensuring the success of their initiatives and the creation of thriving ecosystems.

The stories of these couples, along with countless others, paint a vibrant picture of the burgeoning trend of sustainable weddings in India. Nidhi Singh and Grow Billion Trees stand at the forefront of this exciting movement, inspiring future couples to embrace eco-friendly practices and celebrate their love while giving back to the planet.

This unique initiative demonstrates the immense power individuals and organizations hold to create positive change, one tree – and one wedding – at a time. By combining innovative thinking, collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to sustainability, Grow Billion Trees is paving the way for a greener future, one wedding vow at a time.

Delhi gears to doll up with the opening of Sephora’s Flagship Store

Makeup lovers and aficionados of Delhi can now rejoice. Sephora is now reimagining its existing store in Select Citywalk, Saket to make it their flagship store in the capital city.

Spanning across 2632 square feet, the store with its myriad offerings is designed keeping in mind the growing demand and needs of makeup enthusiasts. While Sephora already has 5 outlets across the national capital region, this one is designed and reimagined to stand out as its flagship store.

To celebrate the opening of this flagship store, Sephora gave out an experience that included the reveal of numerous Sephora-only exclusive brands, a beauty class with an in-house beauty expert along with exclusive offers. The event also had a meet and greet session with prominent Bollywood celebrities, Karisma Kapoor and Athiya Shetty.

The glamorous event cemented Sephora’s unparalleled presence in the capital along with showcasing its extensive collections of products across make-up, fragrances, bath and body, skincare, and beauty accessories. Housing some of the most popular names that include the likes of Sephora Collection, Makeup Forever, Dior, Benefit, Glam Glow, Sunday Riley, Lancome along with luxe brands like Estee Lauder, Tom Ford Private Blend, Elizabeth Arden, Givenchy among numerous others, the new showroom of Sephora is redefining the shopping experience for its consumers.

Reflecting the unmatched ethos and identity of Sephora, the flagship store holds a vibrant atmosphere with different sections, helping shoppers navigate through them seamlessly, making their entire experience memorable and hassle-free.

Speaking on the launch of Sephora’s flagship store, Kulin Lalbhai, Arvind Ltd said, ‘The new reimagined store of Sephora at Select Citywalk, Saket is spearheading the future plans we have for Sephora and that also reflects our commitment to our loyal customers and our beauty community. It is a matter of pride to have our new reimagined, flagship store at one of the most prominent and central locations in New Delhi. The store with its immaculate design and experienced staff is bound to create a beautiful experience for shoppers and their beauty needs along with uplifting the brand image of Sephora holistically.

The opening of the Sephora Flagship Store offers a great opportunity for Sephora to continue reinforcing its commitment to the Indian market, by catering to the Indian consumer’s ever-changing trends and evolving needs to enhance their beauty power. With our plans insight, we hope this store reinforces our belief in the brand and its future.”