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In 2024, South Dakota State University researchers turned banana peels into biodegradable film; it reached 31.3 MPa tensile strength and lost more than half its weight in moist soil within three weeksScientists at South Dakota State University have transformed banana peels into a plastic-like film that is biodegradable and breaks down in...- For over 100 years global plastic pollution became menace for environment, now forks created from sugar can be household alternativeBioplastics are biobased, meaning they are made completely or partially from a renewable resource, commonly corn or sugar cane; or they are...
- From Cyclone to Conglomerate: How a former army officer from Odisha built a British business empireA 1999 Super Cyclone and Kargil War shaped Arun Kar's early resolve. He joined the Indian Army's Regiment of Artillery after a demanding se...
- Sunlight slowly damages solar panels; researchers think they have found a natural shield - a red onionSolar power is growing fast across the US, but scientists say one hidden part of today's solar technology still depends on petroleum-based ...
- Scientists find red onion dye can shield solar cells from UV damage, outperforming conventional plastic filtersA recent study highlights a promising sustainable alternative to petroleum-based films for solar cell UV protection. Researchers discovered...
- Sati Poly Plast stock debuts at 90% premium on NSE SME platformSati Poly Plast listed on NSE SME at Rs 247, a 90% gain from the Rs 130 issue price. IPO booked over 400 times. Transitioning from trading ...
- IIT- Guwahati establishes the NRL - CoE for Sustainable Materials Translational Facility on BioplasticsThe Indian Institute of Technology- Guwahati and NRL have created the first-of-its-kind NRL-Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Materials ...
- IIT Guwahati invents biodegradable low-cost composite wound dressing filmThis material, based on the integration of a synthetic polymer, is non-toxic in nature and will create a moist environment that would enabl...
- This organisation is helping the Indian army offset their carbon footprintCosmo Foundation recently installed a new carbon compacting plan for the troops stationed in Poonch and Mendhar in J&K.
- Amazon India scraps single-use plastic at fulfilment centresThe company has replaced bubble wrap and plastic pillows with paper dunnage and biodegradable paper tape.
- ‘Sun shield’ to save Great Barrier Reef?
- This smallcap firm surges 25% in 9 sessions; can rise another 30%Arrow Greentech is the only player in India which manufactures cast water soluble film films.
- 79% of plastic in landfills, water bodiesWhen Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last year given a call to save cows from plastic, his message brought into focus the hazards of this ...
- Amitabh Bachchan asked to be face of Swachh Bharat AbhiyanThe urban development ministry on June 20 wrote to Bachchan, thanking him for being “one of the mostproactive ambassadors” of Swachh Bharat...
- Biodegradable clothing, shoes made from tea byproductResearchers at Iowa State University developed a gel-like film consisting of cellulose fibres - a byproduct of kombucha tea
- Indian scientists' DNA device generates power from touchThe device can help avoid the use of traditional batteries as power source for our everyday used portable electronic gadgets, researchers s...
- Wooden computer chips can contribute towards biodegradable gadgetsSmall step before a giant leap — here’s a silver lining that may herald the end of toxic gizmos.
- One woman's fight for the environment inspires othersOn January 1, 1997, Rekha Joshi's life changed.Her cousin succumbed to malaria and she resolved to do her bit for the environment.
- 'Make biodegradable plastic bag production mandatory'Toxic plastic bags may become a thing of the past if the Centre approves a proposal to make the production of eco-friendly biodegradable 'g...
- 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.
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