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Psychology says adults who keep separate indoor slippers and outside shoes aren't obsessed with cleanliness, they are drawing a boundary between chaos and peacePsychology suggests that everyday habits often carry symbolic meaning rather than being random behaviors. The slippers themselves are not w...
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
In 1823, a chemist working with rubber and coal tar found cloth turning strangely dry: It wasn't just treated fabric, and it changed how rainy cities could dressIn 1823, Charles Macintosh revolutionized the world of outerwear by inventing a waterproof fabric. By cleverly bonding rubber with cloth, h...
In 1926, a failed rubber coating experiment and a strange elastic solid accidentally changed the future of plasticsIn 1926, chemist Waldo Semon accidentally discovered how to make polyvinyl chloride flexible. This breakthrough transformed manufacturing a...
How this 'smart' Maharashtra woman is turning orange peels into cashNagpur is seeing a surge in sustainable innovation. Young minds are turning discarded orange peels into useful eco-friendly products. This ...
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
Why Getting Rid of Clothes Can Make Your Mornings Surprisingly FasterDecluttering your wardrobe can significantly streamline your morning routine by reducing decision paralysis caused by too much choice. This...
The One Kitchen Device People Don't Understand That Could Replace Your Oven For GoodAir fryers are increasingly challenging the oven's kitchen dominance, offering efficiency, speed, and health benefits. Their rapid air conv...
This New Kitchen Device Proves Everyone Has Been Cooking Wrong For DecadesTraditional cooking methods may be stripping nutrients from your food. New research highlights how heat degrades vitamins and antioxidants,...
The Right Way to Store Clothes So They Last LongerProper clothing storage is crucial for extending garment lifespan, protecting investments, and embracing sustainable fashion. Environmental...
AI machine sorts clothes faster than humans to boost textile recycling in ChinaA new AI machine called Fastsort-Textile is revolutionising textile recycling in China. It rapidly sorts used clothes by fiber composition,...
Fashion looks to reduce emissions, but producers pay the costsSuppliers face substantial costs for tracking and auditing emissions, with brands often providing little support. Experts advocate for stan...
Italy fines fast-fashion giant Shein for 'green' claimsThe AGCM watchdog accuses Shein of having "adopted a misleading communication strategy regarding the characteristics and environmental impa...
What's sustainable jewellery and why is it gaining popularity?The jewellery industry has embraced sustainable fashion, influenced by growing environmental consciousness and a preference for uniqueness....
Leading Indian brands of 2024RIJAC offers Vegan Leather Bags, EduNique empowers children with skill development, Kadam Colors leads in sustainable fabric dyeing, ToneOp...
How to make your wardrobes sustainableWhile this seems incredible, it's not. Over the past 15 years, clothing production has doubled while the length of time we actually wear th...
Make your wardrobe sustainable. Cut back on 75% of clothing purchases & try renting outfitsBuying secondhand clothes or using rental services are ways of changing your wardrobe with lower impact.
H&M's CEO talks about a 'terrible' threat to the fashion industryFashion has taken heat in recent years for the industry's role in producing 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions through manufacturing an...
Smriti Irani launches Project SU.RE at Lakmé Fashion Week, aims at making style more sustainableIt will encourage sustainability goals for the industry to reduce its carbon emissions.
Why fast fashion is bad for people and planetGlobally, 80 billion pieces of new clothing are purchased translating into $1.2 trillion annually. Major production hubs are China and Bang...