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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PLASTICS
In 2023, Virginia Tech researchers turned plastic bags and food containers into soap-making surfactants; the products could be worth about $3,550 a ton in a lab-scale processScientists at Virginia Tech have pioneered an innovative method to convert plastic waste into valuable soap compounds. By breaking down eve...- 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...
- Psychology explains why people litter even when they know it is wrong: A 2022 study finds good attitudes may not be enough, while personal control, connection to nature and social pressure shape the decision to stopPsychology of littering: Littering behavior is often influenced by a combination of perceived control and social signals rather than merely...
- Why just one scrap of microplastic can cause high cholesterol and kidney damage in young seabirdsTiny microplastics infiltrate even the most isolated ecosystems around the globe, posing serious threats to wildlife health. These minuscul...
- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...
- No plastic, only coconut leaves: Bengaluru Christ University professor builds Rs 70 crore business by making eco-friendly straws, products are exported to 25 countriesFollowing a chance discovery, an English professor at Christ University in Bengaluru has pioneered eco-friendly, plastic-free straws made f...
- This 16-year-old Canadian student built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that can detect tiny microplastics in waterThis 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that detects microplastics in water. The Canadian student created the turtle-i...
- Actress Julia Roberts grows lettuce, tomatoes and kale at home: 5 gardening lessons every beginner can follow easilyJulia Roberts has spoken about growing vegetables at home, including lettuce, tomatoes, kale, carrots and beets, and eating what her family...
- 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...
- In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...
- Plastic notes in India get a likely release date: Here's what RBI Governor saidPlastic currency notes may enter circulation at the start of next financial year. The Reserve Bank of India is targeting this rollout after...
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...
- Plastic notes in India coming soon: Why govt wants polymer banknotes, which countries use them and how these currencies helpWhy is RBI introducing plastic notes?The government's approval for RBI polymer notes has renewed focus on why RBI plastic notes are needed....
- In 1990, Texas shrimper Diane Wilson began hunger strikes against petrochemical pollution; decades later, her nurdle lawsuit won a $50 million settlementDiane Wilson fought a petrochemical company for decades over pollution. She used hunger strikes and a protest boat to gain attention. Wilso...
- Quote by the day by Stephen Hawking, 'We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet' serves as profound warning about human existence as earth experiences pandemics, natural changes, environmental challengesQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking reminds us that protecting our planet and working together are not obstacles to progress—they are essen...
- Why you should start saving the plastic clips from every loaf of breadSmall bread clips are surprisingly useful for organizing household items and securing snack bags. These tiny plastic pieces are too small f...
- Meet Amith Amarnath, the lawyer making Bengaluru cleaner and greenerAmith Amarnath has spent over a decade transforming Bengaluru's public spaces. His organization, Youth for Parivarthan, has cleaned over 40...
- 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 ...
- Trump's tariffs just went from 12.5% to 10%: Why did India get a breather and what it means?The United States has reduced tariffs on most Indian exports to ten percent. This change follows India's recent actions against forced labo...
- Ever wondered why does chocolate come wrapped in shiny foil and what hidden secret that sparkling layer protects before every delicious bite?Ever noticed that almost every premium chocolate comes wrapped in shiny foil? It may look elegant, but that thin metallic layer has a much ...
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