Kadambari
Kadambari is a women organisation based in Kodakara, a village in Thrissur district, working for the cause of environment protection. We are a group of women working towards a plastic free toxic free , green and zero waste living.
Kadambari is a women organisation based in Kodakara, a village in Thrissur district, working for the cause of environment protection. We are a group of women working towards a plastic free toxic free , green and zero waste living.
The origins
Our activities are based on zero waste, circular economy, sustainability concepts and practices. We work mainly among women and children and we concentrate our work in rural areas. Kadambari as a group of women started functioning voluntarily during the Kerala flood of 2018 and was formally registered in 2019 as a trust under the charitable trust act , thus a non profit organisation
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. Out of the 17 SDGs, we work on the following
Good Health and Wellbeing
Gender Equality
Decent work and Economic Growth
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life Below Water
Life on Land
Partnership for the Goals
We facilitates and build capacity among women groups in producing alternatives to plastic products, plastic free toys, toxic free food products while preserving and promoting traditional knowledge , skills and incorporating zero waste principles.
Promotion of plastic free chemical free safe sanitary pads is our another project which is projected to support rural women and to protect environment and Training on the topic was given to rural women. Biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary pads have gained popularity as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional disposable pads. These products are designed to break down more easily in the environment, reducing the long-term environmental impact associated with conventional plastic-containing pads.
Plastic Sanitary pads often contain various chemicals and synthetic materials, and there has been concern about the potential harmful effects associated with prolonged use. While there is ongoing research in this area, some studies have raised awareness about certain chemicals found in sanitary pads. Some research studies bought out the presence of certain chemicals like dioxins, pestsicide residues, bisphenol A and bisphenol S which are very harmful to women. Our product is plastic free, chemical free, biodegradable, safe to health, environment friendly and can be reused.
The Environment education program of Kadambari, where children of our locality are members of this progamme. Children conduct regular nature monitoring studies on odonates, owls, common birds, moths and butterflies. We believe nature conservation conscious minds in children can be nurtured only through teaching them love for nature. Through this program we are making them understand their surroundings, impact of small changes in nature, positive as well as negative.