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In 2014, Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago cold-composted 320 tons of grass clippings across 120 acres, lifting waste diversion from 18% to 39% overall- In 1960, Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa while filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. 66 years later, his 35-villa refuge now combines luxury with conservation and clean energy
- Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat? Here's what the science says
- NYC snow storm: What’s open, closed or delayed today and what to know for tomorrowNew York City is grappling with a powerful winter storm, causing widespread disruptions. Public schools are closed, and transit services fa...24 Feb, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Converting food waste into value a green-business model: ReportA report by the Food Future Foundation and consulting firm Thinking Forks has warned that poor cold storage, weak transport networks, and s...10 Nov, 2025, 01.48 PM IST
- Ice that cannot melt is here, scientists invent jelly ice to make life easy for youScientists have developed 'jelly ice,' a reusable and compostable alternative to traditional ice, addressing the problem of meltwater. Made...28 Aug, 2025, 02.25 PM IST
- Wealth creation: Look beyond the obvious in some things; 10 fertilizer sector companies worth watchingThe fertilizer sector is, of course, a key sector for India. Not only because it impacts the lives of a large number of farmers, but also f...13 Aug, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
- Starbucks' new compostable cup design sparks outrage: Why is the sustainability drive not sitting well with customers?Starbucks' introduction of new compostable cold cups has faced backlash from customers over aesthetics and functionality concerns. Despite ...20 Feb, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
- India's dairy sector emissions could be reduced with balanced diet, breed management: ReportAccording to the data published by the International Energy Agency earlier this year, India is the third largest emitter of methane. Studie...19 Dec, 2024, 10.26 AM IST
- Starbucks turns to celebrity CEO as it struggles to define itself for era of mobile ordersStarbucks is undergoing a transformation under new CEO Brian Niccol, known for his success at Chipotle. The coffee giant aims to address op...08 Sep, 2024, 07.06 PM IST
- The next frontier in farming? The Ocean.Today, seaweed is attracting new money and has a become a hot new global commodity. It is also bringing new purpose in new places because o...16 Mar, 2023, 10.02 AM IST
- Backed by Kygo and Murdoch, the first biodegradable water bottle is coming, for real this timeScientists and businesses have spent many years and much money trying to replace everyday packaging with natural materials that don’t pollu...04 Nov, 2022, 08.59 AM IST
- Plastic pollution vs food waste: When tackling both becomes a challenge, be mindful of what you put on your plateAccording to UN data, 20 to 30 per cent of food produced is wasted.15 Jun, 2022, 05.01 PM IST
- Swiss Cold War bunkers back in vogue as Ukraine conflict ragesFierce fighting near Ukraine's nuclear power plants, including Chernobyl -- the sight of the world's worst nuclear accident in 1986 -- have...02 Apr, 2022, 12.03 PM IST
- Tips on how to turn tiny corners of your home into lush green spacesCity gardeners share tips on how to turn tiny corners of your home into lush green spaces14 Jan, 2020, 02.56 PM IST
- Ankur Capital invests Rs 60 lakh in Chennai-based Suma AgroThe fund has three more investments in the pipeline — one in a cold storage company and the other two in agriculture inputs and healthcare.28 Jul, 2016, 05.02 AM IST
- Boon in plastic banThe March 11 notification banning the use of plastic, barring a few, in Karnataka saw a lot of resistance, with plastic manufacturers movin...01 Apr, 2016, 11.23 AM IST
- Fertiliser subsidy likely to go direct benefit transfer wayIndia proposes to directly transfer fertiliser subsidy to accounts of millions of farmers as the Narendra Modi government looks to improve ...13 Feb, 2016, 04.20 AM IST
- IMD's weather forecast brings hope to apple, pear and plum farmers in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal PradeshIn the previous year, snowfall had covered the lower reaches (below 6,000 feet) by January across Shimla and Kufri in Himachal Pradesh, sai...26 Dec, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Beas river- turning into dumping site for hotels and othersRiver Beas, once considered sacred, has now turned into a source of dumping garbage and other waste material which has posed threat not onl...24 Sep, 2013, 10.58 AM IST
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