Kerala, being a high density population state (860 people per sq. km), managing bio and non -biodegradable waste is a huge challenge for local self-government (LSG) bodies. The state floatedContinue Reading
Have you ever wondered what happens to the mounds of flowers, that are presented as offerings to deities, in religious institutions across India? Take Varanasi for example. Lakhs of devoteesContinue Reading
What will happens to all the “green” infrastructure in India when it reaches the end of its life? Is there a well thought out and environment-friendly plan for end-of-life treatmentContinue Reading
India produces an estimated 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, a figure which is likely to reach 165 million tonnes by 2030. As per a 2015 study byContinue Reading
Thanks to a purple photosynthetic bacteria, we can convert our poop into hydrogen and carbon energy sources. In a research published in the journal Frontiers in Energy Research, a team ofContinue Reading
It’s hard to find cashmere that deserves to be called “conscious” or sustainable. In fact, a lot of people would say it’s hard to find because it does not –Continue Reading
Urban waste in India, as elsewhere, has the potential to operate as secondary resource material and generate a value chain in the economy. Material consumed in India with 97% extractedContinue Reading
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Mandi, have found a way to address the problem of forest fire which are assisted by the fact that pine needlesContinue Reading
