Going eco-friendly, very religiously

Ang Dolma Sherpa, an entrepreneur with two eco-friendly products—biodegradable prayer flags and khadas—aims to foster environmental sensitivity in communal traditions.

Growing up, Ang Dolma Sherpa would see her mother upcycling everything in their home—from jars, bottles to plastic bags. Seeing her refusing to throw away things, young Ang Dolma Sherpa would call her mother frugal. The daughter and mother would even argue over the latter’s refusal to discard old household items, says Sherpa.