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Cold Water Laundry Secret: The Only Simple Way To Stop Synthetic Microfibers From Breaking DownWashing clothes in cold water significantly reduces the release of synthetic microfibers, tiny plastic fragments that pollute waterways. St...03 Apr, 2026, 05.36 PM IST- Mangaluru International Airport wins platinum rating in ACI green airports recognitionMangaluru International Airport has attained the Platinum rating in the Airports Council International (ACI)'s Green Airports Recognition (...19 May, 2023, 01.30 PM IST
- China’s economic boom leads to major climate woesChina is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, the largest source of marine debris, the worst perpetrators of illegal, unreporte...02 Apr, 2023, 02.14 PM IST
- 2022 was a crucial year for India in combating climate change, reverse nature lossCalling on people to adopt an environmentally conscious lifestyle that focuses on mindful and deliberate utilisation instead of mindless an...28 Dec, 2022, 04.04 PM IST
- Google launches accelerator to support transition to circular economyThe new accelerator programme is for startups and non-profits that use technology to solve circularity challenges including reuse, refill, ...04 Oct, 2022, 09.37 PM IST
- Grasping at straws: The fight to save the world’s most disposable productBeverage and food companies have written to the Prime Minister’s Office, seeking time to transition to a commercially viable food-grade alt...10 Jun, 2022, 01.46 PM IST
- FMCGs fuelling massive plastic expansion: GreenpeaceGreenpeace Philippines Campaigner Marian Ledesma said, "Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestle and other consumer goods companies are quick to publiciz...14 Sep, 2021, 01.59 PM IST
- IIT Guwahati researchers develop hollow fiber membrane to remove micro-plastics from seawaterProf. Kaustubha Mohanty and Dr. Senthilmurugan Subbiah, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati, have recently published the resul...20 Apr, 2021, 11.03 PM IST
- Masks and gloves are saving lives - and causing pollutionThe Pacific Beach Coalition recently noticed a dramatic increase in discarded PPE on beaches in and around the city of Pacifica, south of S...24 Mar, 2021, 09.02 PM IST
- UNEP extends Dia Mirza's term as Goodwill Ambassador till 2022The actres, who is also a United Nations Sustainability Development Goals Advocate, said she views the extension as an opportunity.07 May, 2020, 04.24 PM IST
- Local sources of pollution in UP, Haryana and Delhi primary reason for poor air quality: EPCASupreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) said stack and dust pollution as well as open burnin...15 Oct, 2019, 12.51 PM IST
- Halting biodiversity loss and ecosystems degradation is central to Asia-Pacific region’s growth and well-beingThe 2018 report highlights the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the development of the region05 May, 2019, 08.13 PM IST
- India taking lead in setting timeline to eliminate single-use plastic: UN Environment acting head20 Mar, 2019, 08.49 PM IST
- Coca Cola, Infosys, others pledge to beat plastic pollution in IndiaThe government is sensitising the issue on the occasion of the World Environment Day on June 5 with the theme 'Beat plastic pollution'.02 Jun, 2018, 05.58 PM IST
- Coca Cola, Infosys and others pledge to beat plastic pollution in India"We have pledged to recover and recycle one package for every single one that we put out in the market by 2030," Coca-Cola India and South ...02 Jun, 2018, 05.28 PM IST
- The plastic menace: How mankind is treating oceans as a global trash canWhen UN member countries come together in New York for the Oceans Conference in June, addressing marine litter will be a priority.27 May, 2017, 12.57 AM IST
- Plastic bags on its way out? Global data says 'no'It is important for people need to understand the full benefits of light plastic carriers from the cradle to the grave.28 Dec, 2007, 12.25 AM IST
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