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LEMON PEEL USES AT HOME
Used green tea bags are surprisingly useful: From making a glass cleaner to a room freshener, 7 genius ways to reuse them- Stop throwing lemon peels away: From freshening up your sink to making potpourri, here are 7 clever ways to reuse them
- You don't need big budget to start a terrace garden. Here are 6 low-maintenance vegetable plants to grow at home for under Rs 500
- Meet Pilar Gravitte, the 12-year-old California entrepreneur who turned a lemonade recipe into a small business, generated $1,830 in sales, and donated $390 to families affected by cancerPilar Gravitte, a 12-year-old entrepreneur from Lomita, California, was named the 2025 National Youth Entrepreneur of the Year by Lemonade ...10 Sep, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- Soak cut fruit for 10 minutes in 1 teaspoon of ascorbic acid per gallon of cold water; Penn State says vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to keep fruit from darkeningCut fruit quickly turns brown due to an enzyme reacting with oxygen. A simple vitamin C solution effectively halts this undesirable darkeni...09 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- That satisfying post-cleaning fragrance comes with a hidden twist: researchers found scented household products can rapidly generate vast numbers of ultrafine particles inside homesPleasant cleaning product scents can create invisible airborne pollution indoors. These chemicals react with ozone, forming tiny particles ...08 Sep, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
- In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cellsResearchers have found orange peels can recover metals from dead batteries. This method extracts valuable cobalt, lithium, nickel, and mang...08 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Oklahoma Bitcoin mining data center leaks 3 million gallons of water, forcing schools, businesses and government offices to close despite 2023 Stop Work OrderIn Oklahoma, a bitcoin mining data center is at the centre of a controversy after it leaked 3 million gallons of water despite 2023 Stop Wo...08 Sep, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Citrus peels may be more valuable than they look: 2026 USDA-backed study of 22 Florida-grown varieties and hybrids finds antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and potentially anti-cancer compoundsThe exploration of citrus peels by researchers unveils valuable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Various citrus varieties and t...07 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Baking soda and white vinegar hack to restore a blackened wok covered in stubborn burnt stainsTired of grimy cookware? You can easily restore it using kitchen staples! A mix of baking soda and warm water works wonders on burnt stains...06 Sep, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- Science says older eggs are easier to peel, here’s what happens inside the shell as they ageFresh eggs generally have a lower albumen pH and stronger adhesion between the cooked egg white and shell membrane. Research has repeatedly...05 Sep, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- Don’t throw away your banana peels: This simple banana peel and water trick could give your plants a natural nutrient boostBanana peel, when diluted in water, contains a high concentration of minerals that plants require for optimal development. Likewise, this m...04 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- No chemicals, only banana peels and water: This simple gardening hack can be a natural fertiliser for your plantsUsing discarded banana peels as a natural fertilizer is an effective way to nourish your plants while being kind to the environment. Homema...04 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- In 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry scientists extracted D-limonene from waste orange peels at 96% purity, turning citrus processing waste into bio-based asphalt modifiersCitrus waste, previously considered rubbish, is now transformed into a valuable resource. D-limonene, derived from orange peels, is emergin...03 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- 7 plants that naturally make your home smell amazing without air freshenersWant your home to smell fresh without relying on artificial air fresheners? Fragrant plants can add natural floral, herbal or citrusy aroma...02 Sep, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
- 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...02 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- A fresh-smelling home without strong chemicals? Try this simple DIY floor cleaner made With 3 ingredientsIn today's eco-conscious world, many families are turning to natural cleaning solutions for their homes. A simple blend of lemon peel, euca...02 Sep, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Shower head cleaning hack: How to use vinegar and lemon to remove limescale, mineral deposits and dirtOver time, limescale and mineral deposits can clog your shower head, reducing water flow. To combat this, create a cleaning solution using ...01 Sep, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
- In 2023, researchers oxidized orange-peel waste for 1 hour and recovered 55% of its sugars; engineered E. coli produced up to 393 mg of PHBResearchers have developed a method to convert orange peel waste into plastic. This process extracts sugar from peels, which then feeds bac...01 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- 3 ingredient DIY floor cleaner: Why this lemon, vinegar and eucalyptus mix is becoming a popular home cleaning hack; how it works and how to make itThe resurgence of natural cleaning methods is transforming Indian homes. This simple DIY cleaning solution not only shines floors but also ...19 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
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