29 Evecare • Vol 11 • No. 2 • Sep–Dec 2023 caulif lower, potatoes, ginger, spinach, coriander, green chilies, and lettuce. Perennial fruit trees and f lowers can also be planted as border plants. Avoiding Plastic Going plastic-free in all aspects while maintaining a garden is important for sustainability. Clay or mud pots, repurposed yogurt containers, and bottles to plant the seeds; wooden or metal seed trays and wooden or slate plant labels; and metal watering cans are some eco-friendly options. Site Selection • Open areas are preferred, mostly the backyard of the house, with plenty of sunlight. • While planning the size and area of the kitchen garden, one should consider the size of the family (to understand and plan the adequate requirement of vegetables) and the time available to care for the garden. Kitchen Gardening • helps in the effective utilization of kitchen waste, • reduces the expenses of buying vegetables, and • helps repurpose tins and empty containers. Besides, homegrown organic vegetables are healthy and tasty as they are free from toxic chemicals. Himalaya’s Sustainability Initiatives Himalaya Wellness Company is highly committed to sustainable practices. The philosophy “Care for Life” defines Himalaya’s thoughts and inspires Himalaya’s actions. With a deep commitment to improve health and respect life in all its forms, Himalaya follows three key principles: Care for Earth, Care for Community, and Care for Health. These principles help Himalaya get better as an organization and contribute to building a better world. A few of these principles include: • Conserving Biodiversity: Conducting annual tree-planting drives • Project Lakshmi: Financial empowerment of women in rural India by creating employment opportunities • The Himalaya–Akshaya Patra Partnership: A mid-day meal program benefitting more than 13,000 government school children To know more about Himalaya’s sustainability initiatives, please scan this QR code. Using Water Judiciously Harvesting and storing rainwater in barrels or recycled galvanized tanks for gardening is a wise initiative and investment for sustainability. Household wastewater from sinks and bathrooms, after the removal of contaminants, can also be used to water the garden. Additionally, using soaker hoses instead of oscillating sprinklers will be beneficial as they result in less water loss due to evaporation.
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