Eco-Friendly

Himachal Pradesh’s Tribal Festival 2025 sets a new standard for sustainability and cultural celebration, promoting eco-friendly practices and community engagement in Lahaul and Spiti. Eco-friendly and zero-waste events have become increasingly crucial in mountainous cities, where fragile ecosystems and breathtaking natural beauty demand careful preservation. The importance of such events lies in their ability to …

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Discover the innovative biodegradable plant wearable device made of paper, revolutionizing sustainable agriculture and explore their impact. Scientists have developed a plant wearable device made of paper, designed to monitor plant health and promote sustainable agriculture. This eco-friendly solution, detailed in a recent study published in Applied Physics Letters, marks a significant step toward precision …

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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have developed an eco-friendly packaging material derived from agricultural waste, presenting it as a viable alternative to conventional plastic foam. The innovation involves cultivating fungi such as Ganoderma lucidum—a mushroom with medicinal properties—and Pleurotus ostreatus, an edible variety, on substrates like paper and agricultural waste. By …

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Earlier directives to use eco-friendly packaging were not followed. Penalties for non-compliance include factory closures and fines. The next hearin is scheduled for September 26, 2025. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued notice on a plea from The Citizens Foundation, which alleges widespread non-compliance with the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, by manufacturers of gutkha, pan …

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