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Rotating garbage island bigger than many countries is floating in Pacific: This 1.6 million sq km patch contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic & is causing serious harm to nature- In 2022, RMIT tested shredded masks, rubber gloves and isolation gowns in concrete; gloves raised strength by up to 22% and masks by up to 17%
- Indian Railways will fine you Rs 1,000 if you do this inside a train or at a station; refuse to pay and you could face a Rs 2,000 fine
- An 18-year-old Washington student turned plant waste into a pollution-fighting sponge. Tests showed it removed up to 80% of chemical killing SalmonA talented eighteen-year-old student has developed groundbreaking biodegradable filters using jute waste fibers. These remarkable sponges e...27 Aug, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: "I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university" A powerful life lesson on humility, equality and treating everyone with respect regardless of statusAlbert Einstein’s quote, “I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university,” offers a ...27 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
- Kullu municipal administration used ecologically sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage, NGT informedKullu administration used sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage after a plant closure. Contractor issues and transport disruptions led...27 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- What to do with old household items? Try these 5 creative DIY reuse ideas to make stylish planters for your homeTransforming old tea cups and coffee mugs into delightful mini planters for succulents adds a unique touch to home decor. Additionally, onc...27 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Asia's largest waste-to-art pookalam to be unveiled in Keralam's MalappuramMalappuram district is unveiling Asia's largest waste-to-art pookalam for the Onam festival. This impressive installation uses recycled pla...27 Aug, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026 | Social Enterprise: Varaha delivers carbon dollars to smallholder farmersVaraha is helping farmers adopt sustainable farming practices such as regenerative farming, tree planting, biochar and enhanced rock weathe...27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- In late 1990s, a Buffalo physicist proposed using shock waves to detect plastic land mines costing as little as $1. Years later, the idea remains a striking approach to a detection problem that defeats metal detectorsPlastic land mines are difficult to find because metal detectors may miss them entirely. Researchers at the University at Buffalo explored ...25 Aug, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- Scientists are turning plastic waste and corn stalks into edible cookies using genetically engineered yeast; the bizarre food experiment could tackle both pollution and food scarcityScientists at Southern Illinois University are developing experimental cookies made from plastic bottles and agricultural waste using genet...25 Aug, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- 150,000 plastic bottles, 1 floating island: British carpenter built a home from recycled waste. It had internet and even a waterfall. But the place no longer existsRichart Sowa, a visionary British artist, ingeniously built a floating island home named Joyxee Island, made from 150,000 discarded plastic...25 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- ₹40 lakh a month from waste plastic bought at ₹13 per kg and sold for ₹90: How a Rolex at a wedding revealed a surprising businessA viral X post by Pratham has revealed the surprising economics behind his cousin’s plastic recycling business after a limited-edition Role...21 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
- In 2016, Denmark opened a plant using dry separation to recycle artificial turf. 5 years later, it had processed 662 fields and recovered up to 95% of their materialsDenmark's Re-Match facility recycles artificial turf, recovering up to ninety-five percent of materials. This process separates plastic fib...21 Aug, 2026, 02.41 AM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Social EnterpriseWith this category, we intend to recognise the startup that best embodies the ‘double bottomline’ model, one that combines profits with the...20 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Earlier this year, Virginia Tech researchers heated discarded PVC for 3 hours at 158°F. Today, the process can turn the hard-to-recycle plastic into industrial lubricant, offering a new use for the 40 million tons produced each yearVirginia Tech researchers have developed a new process for recycling discarded PVC plastic. This innovative method breaks down the polymer ...19 Aug, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- Costa Rican mother saves for 9 years to buy land, then built a home with 7 tonnes of recycled plastic. Here's how she did itA Costa Rican mother and her 6-year-old son received a permanent home built with interlocking blocks made from around 7 tons of recycled pl...19 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- ‘Dog pagal ho gaya hai, pig bahut ho gaye hai’: Jaipur Nagar Nigam’s complaint portal uses conversational Hindi to report shelterless animals; goes viralJaipur Nagar Nigam's official complaint portal has gone viral for having dropdown menus listing civic problems in plain conversational Hind...18 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- Say goodbye to sticky countertops: How a simple aluminum foil hack prevents messy oil spills when pouring into glass carafesA simple aluminum foil funnel offers a practical solution for kitchen tasks. This disposable tool prevents messy spills when pouring liquid...18 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- EU packaging rules take effect with limits on 'forever chemicals', plastics curbsNew European Union packaging rules will limit harmful forever chemicals. These regulations aim to significantly reduce plastic waste across...11 Aug, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
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