Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
From kitchen storage to recycling bins: How Deposit Refund Schemes can change India’s plastic economyIndia is exploring Deposit Refund Schemes (DRS) to tackle plastic waste, where consumers pay a small deposit on packaged products, refunded...
15 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
That frustrating sticky residue on glass jars? Your pantry has a surprisingly easy fixStubborn price stickers on thrift store glass jars are no longer a problem. A simple pantry staple, shortening, can easily remove them. The...
11 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
The Twain Met at the Met Gala: How Indian craftsmanship found its biggest fashion stage in New YorkIndian designers and artisans took centre stage at this year’s Met Gala, using the global fashion event to showcase traditional Indian craf...
10 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Dell XPS 14 and XPS 16 launched in India: Learn about specs, price and availability hereDell has relaunched its flagship XPS lineup in India with the new XPS 14 and XPS 16, featuring a complete redesign focused on portability, ...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Indian recyclers seek removal of import tax on aluminium scrap, letter showsSmall and medium recycling firms are urging the PMO to scrap the 2.5% import tax on aluminium scrap due to rising costs and tight global su...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
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11 Apr, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Energy, exports and efficiency: HNGIL’s roadmap to global competitivenessAs input volatility and recycling mandates rise, India’s largest glassmaker bets on efficiency-led investments and selective global markets.
21 Jan, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
India will soon have solar power waste to fill 720 Olympic-size swimming pools. It has to urgently find solutions.The country is betting big on solar energy — and rightfully so. But it is not giving equal importance on managing or recycling the waste th...
12 May, 2024, 10.12 AM IST
Breaking China’s solar dominance: How Borosil Renewables is looking to upend the solar glass supply chainsBorosil Renewables wants to go green all the way. The manufacturer of glass for solar PV cells is already using renewable energy to make th...
15 Oct, 2023, 09.36 AM IST
Phasing out plastic: what is the alternative?Compostable, eco-friendly bagasse is great for replacing plastic when you need disposable plates, cups or takeout boxes. Bagasse is made fr...
26 Nov, 2019, 12.07 PM IST
Glass makers assure availability of bottles to pharma unitsGlass is the most environment-friendly packaging medium and impacts on humans and environment are much less compared to polyethylene tereph...
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- Recycle glass
Recycled glass reduces related air pollution by 20% and related water pollution by 50%.
14 Jun, 2009, 11.33 PM IST
- Recyle glass bottle
Recycling glass bottle saves enough energy to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours. Start recycling.
22 Jan, 2009, 10.28 PM IST
- One glass bottle saves 4 hrs of power!
Recycle your old glass bottles. The energy saved from recycling one glass bottle will light a 100-watt bulb for four hours.
16 Jan, 2008, 05.27 PM IST