Guwahati, June 20 -- In the Scotland of the east, where clouds drift lazily through pine-scented air, the minimalist village has quietly lived in harmony with nature for generations. The communities in Meghalaya, especially in villages like Mawlynnong, have already been practicing "zero-waste" and "minimalism" before it became an urban buzzword.

Mawlynnong: Asia's cleanest village and a model of simplicity

Do you know Asia's cleanest village, Mawlynnong, is a shining example of how a community can live simply yet sustainably? With bamboo dustbins around the streets, plastic-free homes, and locally sourced construction materials, this Khasi village has embraced a zero-waste lifestyle without needing modern environmental campaigns.

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