Suckin founders Rhea Chhabria and Suraj Nair aim to replace every plastic straw and toothbrush with an eco-friendly one, so as to have a cleaner and greener planet. In addition, they have bamboo q-tips with soft organic cotton buds that can be used for cleaning ears or taking off make-up. Their toothbrushes are made from pure bamboo and carbonised to make them water resistant and prevent the growth of microbes during normal use. The sustainable straws come with a brush to clean, and are easy to carry and use.

Prices: Rs 89 (two straws) onwards
www.suckin.co.in

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Bamboo India

From toothbrush, hair combs to speakers, organisers and razors, these people are on a superb mission to bring in social change by making traditional and innovative hand-crafted products with bamboo. The business gives artisans in rural India a chance to create a better future for themselves, their families and communities. Interestingly, Bamboo India selectively harvests the bamboo from local sources, treats it ecologically, then lab tests it to confirm its durability and integrity. So, you know that's some tough deal out there.

Prices: Rs 60 (toothbrush) onwards
www.bambooindia.com

Heelium

Their first product was a pair of bamboo athletic socks made in a patented design. The bamboo fibre makes the socks breathable and aids quick drying. Since then, they've added towels and T-shirts. Having said this, there is criticism that to produce ultra-soft bamboo fabric, chemicals are required that are harmful to those producing the products and the environment, so do your own reading up before you buy bamboo-based rayon and viscose.

Prices: Rs 599 (three pairs) onwards
www.heelium.in

Beco

Life is all about the smaller changes. From tissue papers to toilet rolls and cotton swabs to toothpicks, the environment protection effort points to making the little changes in the way we live and buy. Beco believes that plant-based products can provide the efficacy one is looking for, and that products designed from compostable plant-based ingredients are a more sustainable option than what's made from plastic. So you know where to put your hard-earned money.

Prices: Rs 27 onwards
www.lets-beco.com

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