China plans to ban the production of certain single-use plastic items by the end of this year to curb the amount of waste clogging the country’s landfills and waterways. China’sContinue Reading
Every year, hundreds of climbers, Sherpas and high altitude porters make their way to Everest, leaving behind tonnes of both biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste — including empty oxygen canisters, kitchenContinue Reading
Indian researchers have developed a biodegradable film using lotus stem starch, whey protein concentrate, and psyllium husk that has high structural integrity and low solubility. Starch can form a continuousContinue Reading
A water-repelling, biodegradable material inspired by lotus leaves has been developed by a joint team of researchers from India, Switzerland and Italy. Super-hydrophobic or water repellent materials are used inContinue Reading
A new study has found that Garbage dumps are resulting in a shift in food habits of birds and wild animals. The study examined the relationship between animal type andContinue Reading
Reportedly, more than 40 % of the plastic produced is single-use plastic that is used just once before it is discarded. Studies also say that over five trillion pieces ofContinue Reading
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Ananthkumar announced the launch of ‘Suvidha’, the 100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), hereContinue Reading
Scientists have developed algae-based, renewable flip-flops that could be an environment friendly alternative to petroleum-based slippers – the go-to footwear in countries like India and China. Three billion petroleum-based flip-flopsContinue Reading
