October 1, 2025
Shweta Lanke Kane visited the EcoKaari unit in Pune, which upcycles wrappers into fashion accessories. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen our similar initiative in recycling and upcycling solid waste. EcoKaari serves as a model for women’s livelihoods, with women engaged in pre-looming, looming, and finishing processes.
The visit provided valuable exposure to sustainable practices that prevent waste from ending up in landfills. EcoKaari operates from Pune with access to domestic markets and offers handholding support in quality management and production processes.
Location: NDA Road, Pune
Activity: Upcycling wrappers into fashion accessories
October 3, 2025
Shweta Lanke Kane, along with Green Society office bearers and Neeta Ganguly, held discussions on zero waste initiatives. The visit focused on witnessing how waste can be upcycled into various organic products.
My Green Society is a pioneer in cleaning drives, waste segregation, and creating waste management networks involving partners, volunteers, and consultants. The group also engages tribal women in producing cloth bags from discarded hotel linens and conducts workshops for domestic waste management and internships for college students.
They have expressed their support in designing programs for students, ocean cleanups, and environmental awareness campaigns.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Activity: Waste upcycled into organic products
October 4, 2025
Training was provided by Muskan to Sumalakshmi ji, a Vishwakarma Project alumna, for Tula production. The session covered constructing a V-neck dress with elasticated shirred sleeves, focusing on implementing new seam finishes and attaching pockets.
Location: Karunagappally, Kollam
Activity: Training for Tula production – V-neck dress with elasticated sleeves
October 6, 2025
Muskan conducted training for Vijaylakshmi ji, a Vishwakarma Project alumna, on constructing a Kimono wrap top, emphasizing adequate seam allowance and finishing techniques for Tula production.
Location: Vallikavu, Kollam
Activity: Training for Kimono wrap top
October 7-8, 2025
Muskan provided training to Sreeshma ji of Ayanivelikulangara on creating Kimono wrap tops, emphasizing proper seam allowances and finishing methods for Tula garments.
Location: Ayanivelikulangara, Kollam
Activity: Training for Kimono wrap top
October 8, 2025
Students from RVSM School (11th and 12th grade) visited the Women Empowerment Exhibition. They showed great interest in learning about the products and their creators. Teachers and students expressed appreciation and enthusiasm, requesting opportunities to purchase the displayed items.
Location: Vallikavu, Kollam
Activity: RVSM school visit to Women Empowerment Exhibition
October 8, 2025
Sudha and Ambujam conducted quality training for the Kattilkadavu group on making drawstring pouches.
Location: Kattilkadavu, Kollam
Activity: Quality training on drawstring pouches
October 8, 2025
Muskan provided detailed feedback to Vishwakarma Project alumni on garments produced under Tula – The Label by Anantashri.
Location: Vallikavu, Kollam
Activity: Feedback session for Tula production garments
October 15, 2025
Members from the Swachhta Mission Kerala visited our stall and expressed interest in our ongoing projects. During discussions, our Kattilkadavu group’s work was highlighted, which impressed the visiting coordinator. He expressed interest in future collaborations and collected our contact details for upcoming programs.
Location: Kollam, Kerala
Activity: Interaction with Swachhta Mission Kerala representatives
