In an era of glass and steel construction, wood may seem old-school. But now researchers say they have given timber a makeover to produce a material that is not onlyContinue Reading
Bags made of supposedly biodegradable plastics remain intact and useable three years after being dropped in the sea or buried underground, researchers have found. The study, carried out by theContinue Reading
The findings, by the University of Stirling, have confirmed environmentalists’ fears that ubiquitous, persistent and tiny plastic beads, or “nurdles”, found on beaches and in rivers and seas around theContinue Reading
Eco-friendly weddings are slowly becoming a trend in India. Last year, when Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor married businessman Anand Ahuja, the duo opted for an e-invite, making a green choice.Continue Reading
In its bid to conduct eco-friendly elections, the Election Commission (EC) has directed all political parties and their candidates to desist from using environmentally hazardous publicity materials like plastics andContinue Reading
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
After making bus shelters, dining table, furniture and water tanks from discarded plastic, Prashant Lingam and his wife Aruna Kappagantula, are now going to make a room entirely from plasticContinue Reading
Mass production of plastics started nearly 70 years ago and the production rate is expected to double over the next two decades. While serving many applications because of their durability,Continue Reading
