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Water sold in aluminum cans to avoid plastic use is the latest trend in India – but costs six times than that of a mineral water bottle
'Responsible whatr' is the latest in the beverage industry and claims to offer water full of nut…
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Paper industry to capture 25 pc market share of Rs 80,000 cr single use plastics by 2025
New Delhi, Dec 8 () Amid a growing debate over impact of single use plastics on environment, paper …
PTI
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Malaysia sent 4,120 tons of plastic trash back to 13 rich countries, saying it refuses to be the 'rubbish dump of the world'
The move aims to counter the practice of smuggling trash to Malaysia, where they are taken to illeg…
Bill Bostock,Bill Bostock
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The real reason why so many cities and businesses are banning plastic straws
What it really comes down to is living with less plastic, and changing old behaviors. Other countri…
Hilary Brueck
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Burger King stopped giving away free plastic toys in its UK branches after a campaign from sisters aged 7 and 9
Paul Pomroy, CEO of McDonald's UK and Ireland, told The Telegraph: "We recognise that some people m…
Bill Bostock,Bill Bostock
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A millennial and his Gen Z sister used a $20,000 grant to launch a line of swimsuits made from recycled plastic bottles, and it marks the next generation of sustainable fashion
Jake Danehy, 26, and his sister Caroline, 23, made it onto the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for launchin…
Dominic-Madori Davis
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A scientist says he's invented a replacement for plastic water bottles that fully decomposes in 3 weeks
There are at least 50 million metric tonnes (55 US tons, or 50,000 kg) of plastic in the world's oc…
Alexandra Ma
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Why Rising Mounts Of E-Waste Jeopardise India’s Technology-Driven Growth
E-waste or electronic waste is broadly contributed by electrical or electronic devices, which are d…
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Innovation remains at the heart of entrepreneurship fueled by Flipkart’s unwavering support
Embarking on a journey that resonates with innovation and success, we unveil the compelling stories…
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More than retail or hotels, the film industry is destroying the planet. But sustainable sets like Oscar winner 'The Whale' may offer a new way forward.
The average tentpole production —with a budget of over $70 million — generates 2,840 tonnes of carb…
Parisa Hashempour
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A tiny sensor developed by Indian researcher can now tell if food is spoiled, real-time
Industries typically use much bulkier metres - roughly one inch long by five inches tall - to measu…
PTI
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The blue part in Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is made of repurposed fishing nets
According to Pranveer Singh Rathore, Materials R&D Manager, Samsung Electronics, the blue pa…
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Tomato is changing the fortunes of Himachal farmers in Solar, Sirmaur and Kullu
Tomato is emerging as one of the major off-season cash crops in lower and mid-hills of Himachal Pra…
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Sustainable lifestyle changes are the need of the hour! Here’s how you can take baby steps
With World Environment Day 2022 (June 5) around the corner, we decided to get back to the basics an…
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SIMPLY PUT: Sustainable lifestyle changes are the need of the hour! Here’s how you can take baby steps
Particularly, warmer sea surface temperature provides energy for storms and thereby trigger…
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Delhi airport becomes India's first to run on hydro & solar power
The Delhi Airport has moved to green energy and uses only hydro and solar power for all its energy …
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Windfall taxes won't take the wind off Reliance's earnings say experts
"With fuel export tax for refiners being reviewed every fortnight, we see limited impact on RIL's e…
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Odisha’s temple town Puri becomes first Indian city with drinkable tap water available throughout the day
"Puri now joins the league of global cities like London, Singapore and New York, which is a ma…
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Commonwealth, women sailing crew to fight marine pollution
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Commonwealth Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with…