What happens when the humble earthworm is the inspiration behind a venture? It evolves into something like the Earthworm Eco-store at Goa. Founded by Roopa Bandekar and Nirmal Kulkarni, it is based on sound principles for easy green living. If you are planning to visit Goa soon try to visit the Earthworm-Eco Store. This cool outlet is a great place to shop for trendy and natural products from different regions in India.
The store provides a platform for traditional craftsmen and artisans and supports local living. Their lovely range includes recycled, green handcrafted and eco-products. The enterprise works with a network of suppliers like local craftsmen, self help groups and NGO’s.
Come to the store and find a range of handcrafted, recycled and eco-products. Check colourful pouches and bags, recycled plastic bags made from gutka covers and plastic penholders. The recycled Tetra Pack napkins are a great green choice. Rustic musical instruments books and games and birdbaths are excellent gift ideas for kids.
The organic food products consist of sugarcane jaggery, Jackfruit papads, Kokum Nectar, pickled peppers and more. They also have forest products, organic homestead products and organic spices.
What makes Earthworm Eco-Store unique is that it seeks to create a dialogue for conscious living. Regular workshops, programs and discussions are held in the store to spread awareness for sustainable lifestyle. A small library of books on alternative living and environment recycling station makes it exclusive.
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Article inputs by Nupur Roopa



