Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
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...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
The one compost mistake that quietly turns your backyard into a rodent hotspotProperly managed compost bins, with tight-fitting lids, are crucial for deterring rodents by limiting access to food, water, and shelter. W...
10 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Millions are moving away from traditional air conditioning toward this electricity-free cooling methodA groundbreaking cooling system called Nescod is here. Developed by scientists, it cools without electricity. This innovation uses common m...
08 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Vihaan Clean bets on energy solutions and resource recovery to power its next growth phaseEnvironmental infrastructure is emerging as a scalable utility business powered by annuity-led revenue models, shared industrial utilities,...
07 May, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
How to Keep Bagged Salad Fresh Longer With One Simple Fridge HabitFood wastage from bagged salads can be significantly reduced by a simple trick: adding a dry paper towel to the bag. This absorbs excess mo...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Why Putting a Spoon in Your Freezer Could Save Your FoodKitchen cooks are finding a simple trick to reduce food waste: freezing a steel spoon. This method, backed by science, leverages thermal co...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Rich Garden Soil: Easy Composting Tips That Cut Your TrashAmericans discard significant food waste annually. Composting offers a simple, science-based solution to convert these scraps into valuable...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
This Storage Mistake Ruins Fruit and Vegetables Sooner Than ExpectedFood waste from fruits and vegetables is a common kitchen problem. Research shows improper storage, especially mixing ethylene-producing fr...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
This Kitchen Trick Helps Prevent Unpleasant Smells Without Chemical SpraysKitchen odors, often tackled with chemical sprays, can be effectively neutralized by baking soda. This common pantry staple, sodium bicarbo...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
How Food Was Stored Before Modern Kitchens Changed EverythingLong before modern refrigerators, ancient humans mastered food preservation. They used sun, salt, cold, and microbes to store food for surv...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Can IIT Bombay’s leaf-to-gas technology help tackle India’s LPG crisis? Know how it worksIIT Bombay has pioneered a patented biomass gasification technology, transforming dry leaf waste into cooking fuel. This innovation signifi...
31 Mar, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
From farm to factory: Dela Foods is rewriting the rules of food processing in IndiaBy reducing agricultural waste through direct farmer partnerships, this winner of the ET MSME Awards 2024 is creating a blueprint for susta...
29 Jul, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
Dole Asia Holdings launches $2-million Sunshine for All FundThe $2 million annual fund will support global strategic partnerships and innovation in sustainability, food access and reduction of food w...
04 Mar, 2021, 05.29 PM IST
One-third of food worldwide gets wasted: UNThe UN food agency says one-third of all food produced in the world gets wasted, amounting to a loss of $750 billion a year.
11 Sep, 2013, 08.56 PM IST
Up to 50% of food is wasted globally: British MPsValuable resources of land, energy, fertiliser and water are being consumed by the production of food which ends up as waste.
05 Jun, 2013, 10.27 AM IST