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Kalki Koechlin, on the significance of building a cleaner and greener tomorrow, as told to Ipsita Kaul

- Ipsita Kaul

Shouldering the non-conformist tag, courtesy of a distinguished body of work, Kalki Koechlin has long been a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and related initiatives. With a conscious upbringing serving as a lighting spark to what would later become a cause she so fervently champions, it was imperative that we award her with the ELLE Sustainable Mould-Breaker Award at our very own sustainability awards held earlier in April.

Having participated in countless tree plantations alongside lending support to recycling-based initiatives, it’s refreshing to see stars walk the talk, minus the frills. She’s candid, she’s real. She subverts stereotypes and does so while delivering critically acclaimed hits. We had a moment to catch up with Koechlin to discuss how she actually does her bit for the environment, and here’s what the Gully Boy actress had to say.

ELLE: Describe what sustainability is for you in three words.

Kalki Koechlin (KK): Saving your home.

ELLE: Tell us about a few habits you’ve picked up from your childhood that run congruent to the ethos of sustainable living.