Breathing new life into pre-loved sarees
The Young Indians (Yi) Trivandrum chapter has launched the 'Saree to Sanchi' campaign to repurpose pre-loved sarees into eco-friendly bags for the 2026 Kovalam Marathon. The initiative aims to promote sustainability while providing livelihood opportunities for rural women and fishing communities.
Why it matters
The project demonstrates a circular economy model that combines environmental sustainability with social empowerment.
Young Indians (Yi) Trivandrum has launched ‘Saree to Sanchi,’ a flagship climate change campaign for transforming pre-loved sarees into eco-friendly marathon bags for the Kovalam Marathon 2026 that it organises.
The article is a positive report on a community-led environmental and social initiative.
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