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Scientists just made an all-silk cooling textile that reflects 94.8% of sunlight and lowers skin temperature by 4.3 °C- Watch: Marico’s Harsh Mariwala shares how China is making denim jeans from banana plants and calls it a lesson in innovation
- Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplastics
- In 1907, a chemist tried replacing shellac for cables and searched for a better wire coating, which ended up creating the world’s first synthetic plasticA chemist named Leo Baekeland sought an alternative to shellac in 1907. His research led to Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic. This mat...23 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- The Earth Prize 2026 winners: Indian teens develop tamarind-based solution to remove microplastics from waterThree Indian teenagers have earned international acclaim for developing "Plas-Stick," a biodegradable solution to remove microplastics from...23 May, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- Living Supermaterial: What is the new plastic alternative scientists have created that is stronger, smarter, & fully biodegradable?Living Supermaterial: Indian scientists have developed a novel bacteria-grown cellulose material that could serve as a sustainable alternat...23 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
- From kitchen storage to recycling bins: How Deposit Refund Schemes can change India’s plastic economyIndia is exploring Deposit Refund Schemes (DRS) to tackle plastic waste, where consumers pay a small deposit on packaged products, refunded...15 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- This solar-powered device turns moisture from the air into drinking water and could help off-grid communities facing water shortagesScientists have developed solar-powered devices that harvest drinking water directly from the atmosphere, even in arid conditions. These of...12 May, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
- Balrampur Chini raises Rs 450 cr equity fund for poly lactic acid, lactogypsum plants in UPBalrampur Chini Mills Ltd has secured Rs 450 crore to fund its expansion plans. This capital will establish a lactogypsum processing plant ...10 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- STCH bets on AI to fix trial-and-error in fabric R&D, raises $5.5 million from Omnivore, Kae CapitalSTCH is revolutionizing fabric development with AI. The company helps fashion brands design and source materials efficiently. This platform...23 Apr, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
- The Right Way To Store Shoes So They Don’t Wear Out Twice As FastYour favourite shoes can last much longer with simple storage adjustments. Bad storage causes chemical breakdown and material weakening. Ke...22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- How a wedding saved 350 kg of waste from going to landfills? Bridegroom's mother took inspiration from her own marriage to save the planetAn Indian wedding embraced sustainability, diverting 350 kg of waste. The groom's mother led the initiative, reviving eco-friendly traditio...20 Apr, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs shortThe Iran war's disruption of plastic supplies has unexpectedly boosted demand for eco-friendly paper packaging, with inquiries tripling for...15 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- The Shower Hack People Swear By for Smoother Shaving Without Spending ExtraHair conditioner offers a practical alternative to shaving cream. Its ingredients, like cationic surfactants, create a protective film redu...12 Apr, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Why Newspaper Still Beats Paper Towels for Streak-Free WindowsOld newspapers offer a surprisingly effective way to clean windows without streaks. Their compressed fibers leave no lint, a common cause o...11 Apr, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Ahead of state polls, EC makes fresh push for eco-friendly campaignsAhead of assembly polls in five states, the Election Commission has urged political parties to avoid plastic and polythene for making poste...21 Aug, 2023, 07.20 PM IST
- Cigarette makers shifted to biodegradable overwrap on packets, well ahead of plastic banThe ban on single-use plastics, which was announced last year, has come into effect from Friday.01 Jul, 2022, 09.25 PM IST
- Greendiamz launches biodegradable packaging material in GoaGreendiamz Private Ltd, which produces eco-friendly biodegradable packaging material, has decided to expand its presence in west India by l...05 Oct, 2013, 01.59 PM IST
- Industry looks for biodegradable plastics for carry bagsWith civic bodies banning the use of plastic carrybags, a packaging machinery maker suggested that this segment use biodegradable plastic11 Jan, 2012, 10.55 PM IST
- Light up our potters' lives too this DiwaliPotters have been bemoaning the replacement of their terracotta wares with metal, plastic or even electricitydriven substitutes for Diwali.24 Oct, 2011, 05.52 AM IST
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