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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nProject Saar \u2014 Koru Foundation<\/title>\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,700;0,900;1,600&family=DM+Sans:opsz,wght@9..40,300;9..40,400;9..40,500;9..40,600&family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@1,500&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n<style>\r\n:root {\r\n --gold: #c8920a;\r\n --amber: #e8a020;\r\n --amber-l: #fff8e1;\r\n --amber-m: #ffe0b2;\r\n --forest: #1a5c3a;\r\n --green: #2e8b4a;\r\n --ink: #0f1a14;\r\n --charcoal:#2a2a2a;\r\n --muted: #636363;\r\n --rule: #f0e4c8;\r\n --bg: #fdfaf4;\r\n --white: #ffffff;\r\n --cream: #faf9f6;\r\n}\r\n\r\n*, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }\r\nhtml { scroll-behavior:smooth; }\r\nbody {\r\n font-family:'DM Sans', sans-serif;\r\n background:var(--white);\r\n color:var(--charcoal);\r\n overflow-x:hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* REVEAL *\/\r\n.reveal {\r\n opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px);\r\n transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);\r\n}\r\n.reveal.on { opacity:1; 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grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;\r\n min-height:100vh; overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.hero-left {\r\n background:var(--cream);\r\n display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;\r\n padding:100px 72px 80px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.hero-badge {\r\n display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;\r\n background:#fff; border:1.5px solid rgba(200,146,10,.25);\r\n padding:5px 16px; border-radius:100px;\r\n font-size:.7rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--gold);\r\n letter-spacing:.09em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:28px;\r\n width:fit-content; animation:up .6s ease both;\r\n}\r\n.hero-badge-dot { width:6px; height:6px; background:var(--amber); border-radius:50%; }\r\n\r\n.hero-title {\r\n font-family:'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,5.2rem);\r\n font-weight:900; line-height:.98; letter-spacing:-.02em;\r\n color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:12px;\r\n animation:up .6s .08s ease both;\r\n}\r\n.hero-title .acc { color:var(--gold); font-style:italic; }\r\n\r\n.hero-tagline {\r\n font-family:'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\r\n font-size:1.45rem; font-style:italic;\r\n color:var(--amber); margin-bottom:32px;\r\n animation:up .6s .14s ease both;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.hero-desc {\r\n font-size:1rem; line-height:1.85; color:var(--muted);\r\n font-weight:300; max-width:440px; margin-bottom:48px;\r\n animation:up .6s .18s ease both;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Shop CTA button *\/\r\n.hero-shop-btn {\r\n display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;\r\n background:var(--gold); color:#fff;\r\n padding:15px 36px; border-radius:100px;\r\n font-size:.95rem; font-weight:600; text-decoration:none;\r\n transition:background .25s, transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;\r\n animation:up .6s .22s ease both; width:fit-content;\r\n margin-bottom:48px;\r\n}\r\n.hero-shop-btn:hover {\r\n background:var(--amber);\r\n transform:translateY(-2px);\r\n box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(200,146,10,.3);\r\n}\r\n.hero-shop-btn svg { width:18px; height:18px; }\r\n\r\n.hero-stats {\r\n display:flex; gap:0;\r\n border-top:1px solid var(--rule); padding-top:32px;\r\n animation:up .6s .26s ease both;\r\n}\r\n.hero-stat { flex:1; padding-right:28px; margin-right:28px; border-right:1px solid var(--rule); }\r\n.hero-stat:last-child { border:none; margin:0; padding:0; }\r\n.hs-n { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:2.2rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--gold); line-height:1; }\r\n.hs-l { font-size:.72rem; color:var(--muted); margin-top:4px; line-height:1.4; }\r\n\r\n\/* Hero right *\/\r\n.hero-right {\r\n background:linear-gradient(150deg, #c8920a 0%, #8b5e0a 50%, #3d2a05 100%);\r\n display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;\r\n position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:48px 44px;\r\n}\r\n.hero-right::before {\r\n content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;\r\n background:\r\n radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 60% at 75% 25%, rgba(255,220,100,.12) 0%, transparent 60%),\r\n radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 50% at 20% 75%, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0%, transparent 55%);\r\n pointer-events:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* mosaic *\/\r\n.hero-mosaic {\r\n position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%;\r\n display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;\r\n grid-template-rows:auto auto; gap:12px;\r\n}\r\n.hm-img {\r\n border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; min-height:160px;\r\n}\r\n.hm-img.wide { grid-column:span 2; min-height:180px; margin-top:80px; }\r\n.hm-img img {\r\n width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center;\r\n display:block; transition:transform .5s ease;\r\n}\r\n.hm-img:hover img { transform:scale(1.04); }\r\n.hm-img img[src^=\"YOUR\"] { display:none; }\r\n.hm-placeholder {\r\n position:absolute; inset:0;\r\n background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.2);\r\n border-radius:16px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;\r\n align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;\r\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;\r\n}\r\n.hm-placeholder span { font-size:1.6rem; }\r\n\r\n\/* floating cards *\/\r\n.fc {\r\n position:absolute; z-index:3;\r\n background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);\r\n backdrop-filter:blur(14px); border-radius:12px; padding:14px 18px; color:#fff;\r\n}\r\n.fc.f1 { top:20px; left:20px; animation:float 5s ease-in-out infinite; }\r\n.fc.f2 { bottom:20px; right:20px; animation:float 5s 2.5s ease-in-out infinite; }\r\n.fc-n { font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; font-size:1.7rem; font-weight:700; color:#ffe082; line-height:1; }\r\n.fc-l { font-size:.68rem; opacity:.65; margin-top:3px; }\r\n\r\n@keyframes up { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);} }\r\n@keyframes float { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0);} 50%{transform:translateY(-8px);} }\r\n\r\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n ABOUT \/ ORIGIN\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\r\n.about { background:var(--bg); padding:96px 80px; }\r\n.about-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:72px; align-items:center; }\r\n\r\n.about-text p {\r\n font-size:1rem; line-height:1.88; color:var(--muted);\r\n font-weight:300; margin-bottom:18px;\r\n}\r\n.about-text p strong { color:var(--charcoal); font-weight:500; }\r\n\r\n\/* origin story card *\/\r\n.origin-card {\r\n background:var(--gold); border-radius:20px; padding:40px 36px; color:#fff;\r\n position:relative; overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n.origin-card::after {\r\n content:''; position:absolute; bottom:-30px; right:-30px;\r\n width:140px; height:140px; border-radius:50%;\r\n background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);\r\n}\r\n.origin-card-label { font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.14em; opacity:.7; margin-bottom:10px; }\r\n.origin-card-text {\r\n font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;\r\n font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:700; line-height:1.45; color:#fff;\r\n}\r\n.origin-card-text em { font-style:italic; color:#fff8e1; }\r\n\r\n.origin-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:24px; }\r\n.otag {\r\n background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);\r\n border-radius:100px; padding:6px 16px;\r\n font-size:.78rem; font-weight:500; color:#fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n VISION\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\r\n.vision { background:var(--white); padding:96px 80px; }\r\n\r\n.vision-inner {\r\n display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:72px; align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.vision-visual {\r\n background:linear-gradient(150deg, #c8920a, #8b5e0a);\r\n border-radius:24px; padding:52px 40px; color:#fff; text-align:center;\r\n position:relative; overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n.vision-visual::before {\r\n content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;\r\n background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.08), transparent);\r\n}\r\n.vision-icon { font-size:3.5rem; margin-bottom:20px; position:relative; z-index:2; }\r\n.vision-headline {\r\n font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;\r\n font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:700; line-height:1.35;\r\n color:#fff; margin-bottom:16px; position:relative; z-index:2;\r\n}\r\n.vision-headline em { font-style:italic; color:#ffe082; }\r\n.vision-sub { font-size:.88rem; opacity:.7; line-height:1.7; position:relative; z-index:2; }\r\n\r\n.vision-text p {\r\n font-size:1rem; line-height:1.88; color:var(--muted);\r\n font-weight:300; margin-bottom:18px;\r\n}\r\n.vision-text p strong { color:var(--charcoal); font-weight:500; }\r\n\r\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n OFFERINGS \u2014 3 audience tabs\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\r\n.offerings { background:var(--bg); padding:96px 80px; }\r\n.offerings-header { margin-bottom:56px; }\r\n\r\n\/* Tab switcher *\/\r\n.off-tabs {\r\n display:flex; gap:4px; margin-bottom:48px;\r\n background:#fff; border-radius:14px; padding:6px;\r\n width:fit-content; border:1.5px solid var(--rule);\r\n}\r\n.off-tab {\r\n padding:10px 24px; border-radius:10px;\r\n font-size:.85rem; font-weight:500; cursor:pointer;\r\n color:var(--muted); border:none; background:transparent;\r\n transition:all .25s; white-space:nowrap; font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;\r\n}\r\n.off-tab.active {\r\n background:var(--gold); color:#fff;\r\n box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(200,146,10,.3);\r\n font-weight:600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.off-panels { position:relative; }\r\n.off-panel { display:none; }\r\n.off-panel.active { display:block; }\r\n\r\n.off-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:18px; }\r\n\r\n.off-card {\r\n background:#fff; border:1.5px solid var(--rule);\r\n border-radius:16px; padding:26px 24px;\r\n transition:border-color .25s, transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;\r\n}\r\n.off-card:hover {\r\n border-color:var(--amber); transform:translateY(-4px);\r\n box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(200,146,10,.1);\r\n}\r\n.off-card-icon { font-size:1.8rem; margin-bottom:12px; }\r\n.off-card-title {\r\n font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;\r\n font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px;\r\n}\r\n.off-card-desc { font-size:.85rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; }\r\n\r\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n SHOP CTA STRIP\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\r\n.shop-strip {\r\n background:linear-gradient(135deg, #c8920a 0%, #8b5e0a 100%);\r\n padding:72px 80px;\r\n display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\r\n gap:40px; flex-wrap:wrap;\r\n}\r\n.shop-strip-left h3 {\r\n font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;\r\n font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem); font-weight:700;\r\n color:#fff; line-height:1.3; margin-bottom:10px;\r\n}\r\n.shop-strip-left h3 em { font-style:italic; color:#ffe082; }\r\n.shop-strip-left p { font-size:.92rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); line-height:1.65; max-width:440px; }\r\n\r\n.shop-btn {\r\n display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;\r\n background:#fff; color:var(--gold);\r\n padding:16px 36px; border-radius:100px;\r\n font-size:.95rem; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none;\r\n transition:transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;\r\n white-space:nowrap; flex-shrink:0;\r\n}\r\n.shop-btn:hover {\r\n transform:translateY(-3px);\r\n box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.2);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n IMPACT\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\r\n.impact { background:var(--ink); 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}\r\n .hero-left { padding:80px 24px 48px; }\r\n .hero-right { min-height:50vh; }\r\n .fc { display:none; }\r\n .about, .vision, .offerings, .impact { padding:64px 20px; }\r\n .shop-strip { padding:56px 20px; flex-direction:column; }\r\n .about-grid, .vision-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; }\r\n .off-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }\r\n .impact-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; }\r\n .impact-label { grid-column:1\/-1; }\r\n .off-tabs { flex-wrap:wrap; width:100%; }\r\n .hero-stats { flex-wrap:wrap; gap:20px; }\r\n .hero-stat { border:none; margin:0; padding:0; flex:none; min-width:120px; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550 HERO \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"hero\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-left\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-badge reveal\">\r\n <span class=\"hero-badge-dot\"><\/span>Koru Foundation \u00b7 Sustainable Products\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h1 class=\"hero-title reveal d1\">\r\n Project<br><span class=\"acc\">Saar<\/span>\r\n <\/h1>\r\n <div class=\"hero-tagline reveal d1\">Sustainability for Everyone.<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"hero-desc reveal d2\">\r\n Project Saar makes eco-friendly, everyday products affordable and easily accessible \u2014 breaking the barrier that sustainability is only for a privileged few. Every purchase supports our NGO's work and drives collective action for a healthier planet.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/thekorufoundation.org\/index.php\/shop-eco-friendly\/\" class=\"hero-shop-btn reveal d2\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n <svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M16 11V7a4 4 0 00-8 0v4M5 9h14l1 12H4L5 9z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Visit Our Shop \u2192\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-stats reveal d3\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-stat\">\r\n <div class=\"hs-n\">3<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hs-l\">Audience segments<br>served<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-stat\">\r\n <div class=\"hs-n\">\u221e<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hs-l\">Zero-waste homes<br>& campuses<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-stat\">\r\n <div class=\"hs-n\">\ud83d\udc9a<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hs-l\">Every purchase<br>funds impact<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-right\">\r\n <div class=\"fc f1\">\r\n <div class=\"fc-n\">\u267b\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fc-l\">Eco-friendly &<br>affordable products<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-mosaic reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"hm-img wide\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"YOUR_SAAR_IMAGE_1\" alt=\"Saar products\" \/>\r\n <div class=\"hm-placeholder\"><span>\ud83c\udf3e<\/span>Image 1 \u2014 Top wide<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hm-img\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"YOUR_SAAR_IMAGE_2\" alt=\"Eco products\" \/>\r\n <div class=\"hm-placeholder\"><span>\ud83c\udf3e<\/span>Image 2<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hm-img\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"YOUR_SAAR_IMAGE_3\" alt=\"Community\" \/>\r\n <div class=\"hm-placeholder\"><span>\ud83c\udf3e<\/span>Image 3<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"fc f2\">\r\n <div class=\"fc-n\">\ud83d\uded2<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fc-l\">Shop eco-friendly<br>products<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"rule\">\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550 ABOUT \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"about\">\r\n <div class=\"about-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"about-text reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">The Origin<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"sh\">Born from the <em>ground up.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n Project Saar emerged directly from our grassroots work through Project Sanjeevani. During awareness sessions on climate change and eco-friendly living, a clear pattern emerged \u2014 people were willing to adopt sustainable practices, but <strong>eco-friendly products were too expensive and hard to find<\/strong>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n That gap became our mission. Saar was built to make sustainable, everyday products <strong>affordable and easily available to all<\/strong> \u2014 not just to those who can pay a premium. By reducing unnecessary costs and focusing on direct sourcing, we ensure eco-friendly alternatives are accessible to every household, campus, and community.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n Each product is designed not just for use, but to <strong>encourage long-term behaviour change<\/strong>. And every purchase goes back into our NGO's work \u2014 helping expand awareness, strengthen communities, and drive collective action for a healthier planet.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"reveal d1\">\r\n <div class=\"origin-card\">\r\n <div class=\"origin-card-label\">Our Belief<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"origin-card-text\">\r\n \"Sustainability should be <em>accessible, joyful, and mainstream<\/em> \u2014 not a privilege for the few.\"\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"origin-tags\">\r\n <span class=\"otag\">Direct Sourcing<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"otag\">Affordable Pricing<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"otag\">Behaviour Change<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"otag\">Community Impact<\/span>\r\n <span class=\"otag\">NGO-Backed<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"rule\">\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550 VISION \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"vision\">\r\n <div class=\"vision-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"vision-visual reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"vision-icon\">\ud83c\udf0d<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"vision-headline\">\r\n A new culture of <em>conscious consumption<\/em> in India.\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"vision-sub\">Zero-waste homes \u00b7 Campuses \u00b7 Hotels \u00b7 Workplaces \u2014 shaped by education, practical tools, and community partnerships.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"vision-text reveal d1\">\r\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">Our Vision<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"sh\">Conscious consumption, <em>made mainstream.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p>\r\n Our vision is to build a new culture of conscious consumption in India \u2014 where sustainability is accessible, joyful, and mainstream. We aim to shape the next generation of <strong>zero-waste homes, campuses, hotels, and workplaces<\/strong>.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n This is not just a product vision \u2014 it is a movement. Led by education, practical tools, and community partnerships, Project Saar works to make sustainable living the natural choice \u2014 not the expensive one.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n When people have access to the right products at the right price, <strong>behaviour changes at scale<\/strong>. That is the transformation Saar is working towards.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"rule\">\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550 OFFERINGS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"offerings\">\r\n <div class=\"offerings-header reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"eyebrow\">What We Offer<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"sh\">Something for <em>everyone.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"lead\">Saar serves three distinct audiences \u2014 each with tailored products, programmes, and partnerships designed for their unique needs.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Tab switcher -->\r\n <div class=\"off-tabs reveal\">\r\n <button class=\"off-tab active\" onclick=\"switchOff('consumers', this)\">\ud83d\uded2 Consumers<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"off-tab\" onclick=\"switchOff('students', this)\">\ud83c\udf93 Students & Institutions<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"off-tab\" onclick=\"switchOff('business', this)\">\ud83c\udfe8 Businesses<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"off-panels\">\r\n\r\n <!-- CONSUMERS -->\r\n <div class=\"off-panel active\" id=\"off-consumers\">\r\n <div class=\"off-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-title\">Eco-Lifestyle Products<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-desc\">Everyday sustainable alternatives for the home \u2014 from reusable bags and bamboo products to organic personal care, all at accessible prices.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf81<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-title\">Affordable Gifting Options<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-desc\">Thoughtfully curated eco-gift sets for birthdays, celebrations, and occasions \u2014 gifts that are kind to people and the planet.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card-icon\">\ud83e\ude94<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-title\">Festival Collections<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-desc\">Limited-edition festival collections that make it easy to celebrate sustainably \u2014 replacing plastic and single-use items with beautiful eco alternatives.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf93<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-title\">University Merchandise<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-desc\">Collaborative university merchandise collections \u2014 eco-branded products that make sustainability part of campus identity and student pride.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- STUDENTS & INSTITUTIONS -->\r\n <div class=\"off-panel\" id=\"off-students\">\r\n <div class=\"off-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card-icon\">\ud83d\udce2<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-title\">Campus Awareness Programs<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-desc\">Interactive workshops and sessions on sustainable living, waste reduction, and climate awareness \u2014 brought directly to your campus.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf1f<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-title\">Student Ambassador Training<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-desc\">Train passionate students to become sustainability leaders and changemakers \u2014 creating a peer-to-peer movement from within the institution.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card-icon\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-title\">Zero-Waste Campus Roadmap<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-desc\">A tailored, actionable plan to move your campus towards zero-waste operations \u2014 from waste segregation to sustainable procurement.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card-icon\">\u270f\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-title\">Bulk Eco-Stationery & Kits<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-desc\">Affordable bulk orders of eco-friendly stationery and sustainability kits for students \u2014 making green choices the default on campus.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- BUSINESSES -->\r\n <div class=\"off-panel\" id=\"off-business\">\r\n <div class=\"off-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card-icon\">\ud83c\udfe8<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-title\">Zero-Waste Guest Welcome Kits<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-desc\">Replace single-use plastic amenities with beautifully packaged eco-friendly welcome kits \u2014 elevating the guest experience while reducing waste.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card\">\r\n <div class=\"off-card-icon\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-title\">Green Conference Kits<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"off-card-desc\">Sustainable kits for events and conferences \u2014 notebooks, pens, bags, and more \u2014 all eco-friendly and designed to impress.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n 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