Stories of Change | ft. Sahar Mansoor & Reva Jhingan Malik | CTC | EP 12 | Part 2

Code to Culture

From 10-minute delivery culture to the real cost of convenience, Malini Goyal hosts Sahar Mansoor (Founder, Bare Necessities) and Reva Jhingan Malik (Co-founder, Primalise) to unpack India’s new consumption cycle—quick commerce, packaging waste, upgrades, e-waste, and the psychology of instant gratification. Sahar traces the origins of Bare Necessities—from DIY zero-waste recipes to waterless refills, plastic-free packaging, and her book on living zero-waste—plus the tough calls on scale, e-commerce, and avoiding greenwashing. Reva explores the “illusion of unlimited resources,” the ethics of EV batteries and rare earths, and why dignity, human scale, and nature’s pace must guide growth. Together they debate degrowth vs scale, circular economy, rainwater harvesting, and designing choices that make sustainable Bengaluru/Bangalore the norm—not the exception.

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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