An Eco brick is a plastic bottle packed to a set density with used plastic. It’s created by filling a plastic bottle with dry plastic until it’s packed tightly and can be used as a building block.
Plastics were introduced in the middle of the last century, and their damaging effects to the environment have been known for long
Over the past one month, some of the paper manufacturers, including Seshasayee Paper, have risen in the range of 3-8 per cent. In contrast, equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty have declined 5 per cent during the same...
The Plastic Bag Store is a public art installation in Michigan, USA. It features goods made from discarded plastic. Racks are stacked with soft drink bottles filled with plastic and foot packets filled with plastic. The...
The research demonstrated that the method could accelerate the rate at which these polymers degrade in the environment
As per the information, the ban is imposed on single-use plastic items which are low in utility but have high littering potential
Malayalam actor Neeraj Madhav has expressed concern that people are leaving large amounts of plastic waste in the picturesque region of Munnar known for its beautiful Neela Kurinji flowers.
The government's ban on single-use plastics, including plastic straw, is going to be effective from July 1, 2022
As the Centre gears up to implement a nationwide ban on single-use plastic from July 1, experts tell us we need to go beyond bans to take on the plastic menace
Look for sustainable ways that make you a responsible traveller and the earth a little less ecologically vulnerable
Next time you are in Queensland in Australia, make sure the Pormpuraaw Art and Culture Centre is on your itinerary. It is a creative space for indigenous...
The staff will be encouraged to use kulhads, stainless steel glasses or paper cups to drink water in the premises
The company, which has a portfolio of power brands including Ariel, Tide, Whisper, Gillette, Oral B, head & shoulders and Vicks, joined the club of a few FMCG...
According to the Regional officer of UPPCB Ankit Singh, the units were fined for burning plastic waste.
Alila Diwa Goa becomes the first hotel to install a water bottling plant (in partnership with Impact start-up Boon). It is set to prevent an estimated 50 tons...
The UNEP resolution, endorsed by representatives from 175 nations in Nairobi, will be implemented through an internationally binding agreement and address the...
Ashish Jain, the director of IPCA, an NGO providing waste management solutions, welcomed the government notification on extended producer responsibility (EPR)...
Taking forward the commitment to eliminate single-use plastics, the Environment Ministry has notified comprehensive guidelines on Extended Producer...
Commemorating the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984, the National Pollution Control Day is observed every year. Let's have a look at how pollution affects our lives,...
The huge volumes of leakages in plastic wastes demands a clarion call for a recycling revolution in the country.
The plastic waste may include empty water bottles, cold drink bottles, plastic canes and other such items, said officials.
The researchers noted that during the winter season, most of the Indo Gangetic Plain invariably is engulfed in a dense fog and haze.
Short lifespan of fishing equipment and lack of appropriate disposal systems have amassed plastic waste in the sea, the research showed.
Railway minister Piyush Goyal said the initiative will be the contribution of the Railways towards a plastic-free India.
Environmental, social and governance credentials of a company are key factors determining its success and growth.
