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Phool

Transforming lives through temple flowers

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Ankit Agarwal

Founder & CEO at Phool

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Employees 201–500
Headquarters Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Phool is an innovative social enterprise that repurposes 32 tons of temple flower waste daily into eco-friendly products like incense, Florofoam (biodegradable packaging), and flower-based leather. It employs over 200 women, many of whom are former manual scavengers, providing dignified livelihoods. Operating across six Indian cities, Phool aims to scale globally, targeting $100 million and expanding its social and environmental impact.

Notable Achievements

  • Pioneered flower-waste recycling into incense, leather, and biodegradable packaging.
  • Provided dignified jobs to 200+ women, including former manual scavengers.
  • Served over 1 million customers with sustainable, circular products.

Currently Operating in One Region

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