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In 2024, Wales used 80,000 discarded diapers to build a road instead of sending 4 tons of waste to landfillCarmarthenshire County Council has collaborated with Nappicycle to conduct a groundbreaking road trial. Thousands of used diapers were skil...- In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...
- In 2019, scientists tested a diaper-like superabsorbent polymer in lab-made asphalt samples; the water-storing material cooled the specimens by up to 12°CResearchers from China have pioneered a groundbreaking asphalt composite integrated with superabsorbent polymers aimed at cooling city envi...
- Mumbai woman has not used a dustbin for over five years. How did she keep her home waste-free without overspending?A Mumbai woman has successfully lived waste-free for five years by transforming her home. She composts kitchen scraps for her garden, recyc...
- Textiles market size grows by 8.3% CAGR to Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 2024India's textiles market has seen significant growth. The market size expanded from Rs 4.89 lakh crore in 2010 to Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 202...
- Women consumers contribute 55.5% of textile buys, sarees, trousers key products: govt studyWomen lead textile purchases, accounting for 55.5% of spending. Man-made fibers are gaining popularity over cotton. The market has seen sig...
- Sanitary waste recycler PadCare Labs raises $3 million from Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter, othersPadCare Labs, a sanitary waste recycling startup, has raised $3 million in a round led by Rainmatter, cofounded by Nithin Kamath. The fundi...
- New solid waste management rules to come into force from April 1The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, superseding the Sol...
- Premium Wipes for Kids: Unveiling Superior Quality and Gentle CareThis article delves into the world of premium wipes for kids, exploring their unique features, benefits, and the factors that set them apar...
- Best baby laundry detergent for chemical free and gentle cleaningWhen it comes to choosing the best detergent for newborns, toddlers and infants it is important to make an informed purchase. Some importan...
- Does buying sustainable brands make eco-nomical sense to Indians?In a BCG survey, it was pointed out that Indian consumers have a higher-than-average level of concern compared to global consumers.
- To trash or not to trash: Futility of the recycling symbol and plastic conundrumThe unhelpful symbol is just one aspect of a recycling system that is far too confusing to be broadly effective.
- Delhi: Not segregating your waste will cost youWastepickers from various groups, however, have rejected the bylaws because they fail to lay down how informal work force will be involved ...
- G20 Summit resolves to curb Marine Litter; Versova beach clean up going strong
- India wants to double consumption of cheap material in 5 yrs, what about its plastic waste?As per a 2013 estimate by the Central Pollution Control Board, Indians throw out 15,342 tonnes of plastic waste every day, of which about 6...
- SwachhBharat@2: How proactive citizens are doing their bit to change the way India handles its trashTo catalyse change, a determined Modi government has launched Swachh Survekshan rankings that names and shames India’s cleanest and dirties...
- Condoms, diapers, pads to come with pouches for clean disposalUnder the rules, manufacturers, brand owners and marketing companies are also expected to educate the masses on proper disposal of the prod...
- Govt notifies rules to dispose of garbage; puts special attention on managing sanitary wasteManufacturers of sanitary pads/napkins and diapers in India will have to provide a pouch or wrapper for disposal along with the packets of ...
- Environment ministry revises the Solid Waste Management Rules after 16 yearsThe Rules stipulate zero tolerance for throwing, burning, or burying the solid waste generated on streets, open public spaces outside his p...
- 3 of P&G's 45 zero manufacturing waste to landfill facilities are from IndiaThe company said over the past 5 years, P&G's work to find worth in waste has created over $1 billion in value for the company.
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