Can a Sustainable Life Make You Healthier and Happier? | CTC Podcast | Ep 12 | Part 3

Code to Culture

From “oddball” to new normal—host Malini Goyal speaks with Sahar Mansoor (Founder, Bare Necessities) and Reva Jhingan Malik (Co-founder, Primalise) about choosing a sustainable lifestyle in a world of constant upgrades. They unpack Bengaluru’s shift toward conscious living: finding community, learning from indigenous practices, cutting plastic waste, and embracing minimalism without losing comfort or joy. Sahar shares zero-waste hacks (from menstrual cups to waterless refills) and the economics behind them; Reva explores dignity, human scale, and moving beyond anthropocentric city design toward parks, public/green spaces, and community mixing. Together they touch degrowth vs. scale, greenwashing, EV & lithium-ion dilemmas, health benefits of low-waste living, and measuring success beyond GDP (think Gross Happiness Index).

UnboxingBLR’s podcast "Code to Culture" is hosted by Malini Goyal (Founder and CEO of UnboxingBLR) and features conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators who have had a significant influence on Bengaluru. It dives into the unique journeys and experiences of individuals who have either introduced global concepts to Bengaluru or have introduced local ideas to a global audience.

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