It has become trendy to refuse single-use plastic straws. Paper straws now line the shelves of supermarkets, some cafes now use paper straws, and some convenience stores have swapped to lids. But the goal to eliminate all single-use plastic isn’t helped when those paper straws sit in plastic cups and the lid replacements are also …
Ditching plastic straws isn’t enough. Here’s how to achieve zero waste. Read More »
Each has its own backyard, where we cultivate our food. From vegetables like lady’s finger, baby tomato, ivy gourd, tomato, cluster beans, brinjal cowpea, green chilli to leafy greens, herbs, and fruits, we grow it all. It all began in 2006. The 101 households of Vengeri ward in Kozhikode Corporation, Kerala, were rattled when a survey …
Rattled by 7 Cancer Cases, Kerala Villagers Join Hands to Turn 63 Acres Organic! Read More »
IIT Guwahati has introduced the first biodegradable plastic in the country and we couldn’t be more proud. The serious case of plastic pollution has been looming large over the world and is increasing in magnitude with every minute. For this reason, science is continuously experimenting with innovative ideas to try and diminish the adverse effects …
No More Toxic Waste! India’s First Biodegradable Plastic Invented By IIT Guwahati Read More »
Couple develop rubber-based flower pots The Iyers’ careers as agriculture scientists saw them work closely with farmers. Post-retirement, they have relentlessly channelled their passion for farming for the good of the community as well as the environment. For Rohini Iyer, 75, and R.D. Iyer, 84, of Thazhava in Karunagappally, there is nothing more fulfilling than …
Ethical fashion has been in a conversation in recent years considering the harmful effects of fast fashion on health, environment and biodiversity. The carcinogenic chemicals used in the fabric dyes have caused diseases to the labourers working in garment factories as well as the consumers using them. To address these concerns several fashion designers have …
