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In 2017, Gloucestershire processed 35,000 tonnes of food and farm waste into biogas; the result generated 4.56 GWh of power for 1,400 homes at Rose Hill RecyclingRose Hill Recycling story ultimately shows how an everyday environmental problem can become an opportunity for resource recovery. In 2017, ...
In 1997, actor Marcos Palmeira bought a degraded farm in Brazil to restore native forest. 29 years later, around 130 hectares were undergoing Atlantic Forest restorationActor Marcos Palmeira purchased Fazenda Vale das Palmeiras in Teresópolis in 1997. The property transitioned from conventional vegetable pr...
In 2010, Cannock used anaerobic digestion to process 120,000 tonnes of food waste; the result generated renewable electricity and exported surplus power to the gridIn 2010, a major change was taking shape at the Poplars waste site near Cannock, Staffordshire. Plans were being developed for a large anae...
Australia turned food scraps into biogas at EarthPower; the result powered 4,000 homes while processing 62,500 tonnes of food waste and producing soil improver in SydneyEvery year, major metropolitan hubs produce hundreds of thousands of tonnes of organic waste, a significant portion of which ends up decayi...
Tirupati Laddu adulterated with palm oil instead of ghee: TTD received Rs 96 crore worth fake ghee as Agmark Special Grade Ghee; ED arrests supplier ManglaTTD (Google Trends): ED has arrested Sukriti Foods promoter Kailash Chand Mangla in the alleged TTD ghee adulteration case, claiming palm-b...
In 2009, Britain turned 45,000 tonnes of food waste into biogas; the result generated 1.7 MW of renewable electricity for 2,700 homes at Westwood in NorthamptonshireIn 2009, Britain turned 45,000 tonnes of food waste into biogas; the result generated 1.7 MW of renewable electricity for 2,700 homes at We...
Govt rolls out GOBARdhan rules with assured CBG offtake, 10-year price supportThe government’s Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan scheme aims to give India’s CBG industry a more predictable business model, with assured offtake...
Tirupati Laddu prasadam made from palm oil, chemicals, says ED, arrests ghee company ownerThe Enforcement Directorate arrested a ghee company promoter on money laundering charges. Adulterated ghee used for Tirupati Laddu prasadam...
Meet Peg Davis, a Virginia schoolteacher handed just 4 tomato seeds by a ninth-grader; nearly 50 years later, the heirloom tomato she saved lives onIn Virginia, gardener Peg Davis has dedicated nearly fifty years to preserving a remarkable tomato variety. This commitment is a crucial re...
How Southern New England wind turbines are turning into artificial reefs where crabs thrive?Once they reach the end stage of their lives, wind turbines could become home to various marine life. Recent reports suggest that wind turb...
In 1982, Paul Newman started selling salad dressing; more than four decades later, the brand had given over $600 million of its profits to charityPaul Newman's salad dressing business began in 1982 with a unique purpose. This venture has since donated over $600 million to various char...
Banned beauty products are still one click away in India and around the worldBanned skin-bleaching products containing mercury are still available for purchase online. These illegal items are found on Amazon, Temu, a...
US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol outputThe United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that India’s rice stocks ...
In 2025, DLR tested continuous spirulina growth on the ISS for future closed-loop life support; Limnospira indica produced oxygen and edible biomass in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully cultivated spirulina aboard the International Space Station, paving the way fo...
What’s in a word? For India's FMCG brands, it's increasingly everythingIndian regulators are intensifying scrutiny over misleading food product claims. Companies now face legal challenges for unsubstantiated ma...
Michigan researchers transformed old wind turbine blades into tasty gummy bear candies, sports drink, organic glass for windows and carsWe know that old wind turbine blades need not end up in landfills; they could be recycled to make new products such as bathroom sinks, kitc...
ITC expects Aashirvaad brand to double consumer spends to Rs 20,000 crore in 5 yearsITC's Aashirvaad brand expects consumer spending to double to twenty thousand crore rupees. This growth will occur over the next five years...
India has 62 MMT annual compressed biogas potential; animal waste could become the biggest contributor: ReportIndia can produce sixty-two million metric tonnes of compressed biogas annually. Animal waste alone offers substantial potential for biogas...
Meet Alex Patrone, the student entrepreneur who turned a 3D printer into a charitable venture, creating products for customers while using the proceeds to support food donationsHigh school student Alex Patrone found a meaningful project during quarantine after receiving a 3D printer for his birthday. After making h...
Nestle CEO says Middle East conflict driving inflation, higher supplier costsNestle is increasing prices and reducing product offerings to manage rising costs. Higher energy and raw material expenses are impacting su...