Lit for Life

Lit for Life is an annual literary festival organised by the English daily The Hindu in Chennai, India.

It has over the years developed into a three-day festival of literature and thought, featuring notable authors and speakers from all over the world.

[citation needed] The name of the recipient of The Hindu Literary Prize for the year 2013, Anees Salim, was announced by novelist Jim Grace during the valedictory function of the festival.

Zero waste meant setting a new goal for to live in the world—one that aims to reduce what we trash in landfills and incinerators to zero and to rebuild our local economies in support of community health, sustainability, and justice.

An integral part of the Zero Waste-LFL was not only to impose a ban on disposable materials, but also invoke a mind change in the event's audience.

The Chennai Kalai Theru Vizha and a team of volunteers hosted a Zero Waste-counter to engage with the Lit for Life visitors on topics such as composting or the Tamil Nadu Plastics Ban.

[9] On stage performances and interactions featured Indian Administrative Service officer Rajendra Ratnoo, who is responsible for facilitating the plastics ban in the state,[10] rapper Sofia Ashraf and Carnatic musician Vignesh Ishwar.

Visitors contributed to minimising waste through the BYOB (Bring your own Bottle, Bag and Bicycle) – campaign.