New Delhi, March 5 -- Did you know that around 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic find their way into oceans, rivers, and lakes around the world? The United Nations conjectures that 19-23 million tonnes of plastic waste makes its way into aquatic ecosystems annually. This impacts climate change, food quality and livelihoods. It is this rising problem of plastic pollution and waste mismanagement that lies at the heart of what 30-year-old Indian entrepreneur Sahar Mansoor does.

A socially conscious millennial, she is the founder of Bare Necessities, a personal care and home care brand offering zero waste products, educational and consulting services. The products are made using ethically, locally and naturally sourced ingredients, of cou...