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now. I feel that it’s difficult to define the term,
especially since there is a lot of greenwashing done
by corporations and businesses that are some of
the biggest polluters and even the government.
My opinion is that there is a lot of untapped
potential in the market in terms of small
businesses. I would love to see more people
starting up-cycling businesses.
I would also like to see people showing the same
enthusiasm for their friend’s business as much as
for Amazon or Myntra. I have had some customers
message me with screenshots of certain products,
comparing the prices with Amazon. People
also have lots of questions regarding up-cycled
products being priced in a certain way. We have
been trying to explain through reels and stories
the efforts we take to reduce the carbon footprint
of the product you buy. It’s also a difficult job to
When I am not rushing to a place, I actually observe
beautiful things around like feathers and weeds. source good quality used fabrics and work with
cut pieces to make something meaningful out of
periods and menstrual health as I am also serving them. Up- cycling is no less than an art. I would
as a Menstrual Health and Management (MHM) like only to say one thing, Think Big Shop Small.
Goodwill Ambassador for the year 2022-23.

Q. What products are available in your
Dodopeedika collection right now and what
more can we look forward to?

Ans. Right now we have products in five categories.
Low Waste Travel, Oral Care, Personal Care, Green
Periods and Upcycled Products ranging from
bamboo toothbrushes to Up-cycled pouches to
menstrual cups to Kumkumadi oil now. We are
ST.TERESA’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), ERNAKULAM
planning to launch more up-cycled products
in Peedika. We have been collecting unwanted
or stained clothes from some of our Instagram
friends and we are working on some new designs.
We are also testing some handmade soaps from
a new collaborator. Some yummy-smelling
soaps will be launched soon. I try to collaborate
with more and more women entrepreneurs for
Peedika; I am trying to create a network of women-
run businesses.
Q. What is your opinion about the current
recycled/eco-friendly product market?
I believe in wardrobe sharing. That helps me reduce my
162 Ans. I have a problem with the term eco-friendly carbon footprint a lot and also helps my pocket. Wearing
my friend’s clothes.