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A juice company dumped 1,000 truckloads of orange peel on dead Costa Rican pastures in 1997; 16 years later, the plot had 176% more biomass than the land beside itA Costa Rican juice company's waste helped restore a degraded pasture. Discarded orange peels and pulp enriched the soil, fostering new gro...- In 2018, Cuyahoga County began building a 4-MW solar array on a closed landfill, turning unused land into a local power sourceOld landfills are finding new life as sites for clean electricity generation. Ohio's Cuyahoga County launched a large solar project on a ca...
- From reusing old furniture to adding plants: 5 eco-friendly tricks to give your home a fresh lookAn eco-friendly home makeover does not have to be expensive. Repurposing old furniture, decorating with plants in reused containers and rea...
- China school canteens turn food waste into biodiesel, compost with this smart machine; watch videoA novel system in Chinese school canteens processes leftover food into valuable resources. Students deposit food scraps into specialized ma...
- Plastic notes in India coming soon: Why govt wants polymer banknotes, which countries use them and how these currencies helpWhy is RBI introducing plastic notes?The government's approval for RBI polymer notes has renewed focus on why RBI plastic notes are needed....
- Why you should start saving the plastic clips from every loaf of breadSmall bread clips are surprisingly useful for organizing household items and securing snack bags. These tiny plastic pieces are too small f...
- In 2022, Ireland built a pedestrian bridge from two wind-turbine blades that were too difficult to recycleOld wind turbine blades are now supporting a footbridge in County Cork, Ireland. These blades, retired after their operational life, offer ...
- The world sent Chile nearly 60,000 tons of used clothes a year; what could not be sold formed a desert mountain visible from spaceVast clothing dumps in Chile's Atacama Desert highlight fast fashion's global impact. Thousands of tons of discarded garments arrive annual...
- Florida returns over 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster shells to Gulf of Mexico, helping restore marine lifeFlorida successfully recycled over 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells for reef restoration. These shells provided essential foundatio...
- Why donkeys in the UK are wearing pyjamas and 'don-gerees'. The surprising reason has nothing to do with fashionRescued donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary are wearing pyjama bottoms and "don-gerees" this summer. This creative solution protects their legs...
- Many people throw away aluminum foil after cooking, but cleaning experts say it can also help remove water stains and restore a faucet's shineHard water leaves stubborn mineral rings around faucets, which are difficult to remove. A crumpled ball of aluminum foil acts as a gentle s...
- New way to recycle old clothes: Arpan Kendras open across 10 Delhi Metro stations to donate unwanted garments; open from 7 am to 7 pmArpan Kendras: Delhi government has launched ‘Arpan Kendras’ at 10 metro stations to collect old clothes from residents and prevent textile...
- Eggshells are not kitchen waste. How gardeners use them to help plants thriveInstead of throwing eggshells away, gardeners can reuse them to support healthier plants and reduce kitchen waste. Made up of about 95% cal...
- EU plans to impose emissions costs on waste incineration plantsEuropean Union plans will require waste incineration plants to pay for carbon dioxide emissions. This move aims to encourage reuse and redu...
- About 16 people stranded in building collapse in Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad, rescue efforts underwayAround 15 people remain trapped after a waste mound collapsed and fell onto a three-storey building in the Moshi area of Pimpri Chinchwad o...
- Delhi buses may run on garbage-produced hydrogen in future: Nitin GadkariUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari envisions Delhi buses running on hydrogen fuel. This hydrogen will be produced from segregated municipal waste...
- Why people recommend putting orange peels in the toilet once a week, but only for 20 minutesA viral TikTok hack suggests using orange peels to freshen toilets, and science backs it up. The peels contain limonene, a natural compound...
- Without a wedding planner, this family hosted a zero-waste wedding for 600 guests using farm-grown décor, steel cutlery and compostingA family in Karnataka hosted a spectacular zero-waste wedding for over 600 guests, proving that grand celebrations can be environmentally c...
- Invasion of the penalty snatchersMorocco's dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands marked another surprising World Cup upset. Meanwhile, Brazil, despite a sh...
- This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks requiredA Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into...
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