₹40 lakh a month from waste plastic bought at ₹13 per kg and sold for ₹90: How a Rolex at a wedding revealed a surprising businessA viral X post by Pratham has revealed the surprising economics behind his cousin’s plastic recycling business after a limited-edition Role...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
FSSAI inspects Pernod Ricard plant, collects whisky samples in wider industry probePernod Ricard's Bengaluru plant was inspected by India's food safety regulator, with officials collecting liquor samples and seeking docume...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Earlier this year, Virginia Tech researchers heated discarded PVC for 3 hours at 158°F. Today, the process can turn the hard-to-recycle plastic into industrial lubricant, offering a new use for the 40 million tons produced each yearVirginia Tech researchers have developed a new process for recycling discarded PVC plastic. This innovative method breaks down the polymer ...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Say goodbye to sticky countertops: How a simple aluminum foil hack prevents messy oil spills when pouring into glass carafesA simple aluminum foil funnel offers a practical solution for kitchen tasks. This disposable tool prevents messy spills when pouring liquid...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Diageo agrees to reformulate India whisky, rum drinks after flavouring breach, sources sayDiageo has agreed to reformulate some of its best-selling whisky and rum brands in India after the food safety regulator banned them in som...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
EU packaging rules take effect with limits on 'forever chemicals', plastics curbsNew European Union packaging rules will limit harmful forever chemicals. These regulations aim to significantly reduce plastic waste across...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Diageo India unit tells court rum ban lacked due process: ReportUnited Spirits challenges a government ban on its popular rum in Maharashtra. The company argues the prohibition order was issued without f...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Inspectors seize thousands of Diageo whisky, vodka bottles in food safety crackdownIndian inspectors seized approximately eighteen thousand boxes of Diageo liquor bottles. These bottles allegedly lacked required markings f...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
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...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.25 AM IST
Can you reuse plastic water bottles? Know the risks of reusing themRefilling single-use plastic bottles with clean, undamaged water is generally safe. However, any scratches or grooves inside the bottle can...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Don’t throw away plastic bottles: How to make DIY planters and 7 other clever hacks to reuse themPlastic bottles can be reused creatively instead of being thrown away. From DIY planters and watering cans to cable organisers, funnels, bi...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
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...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Many people throw away aluminum foil after cooking, but cleaning experts say it can also help remove water stains and restore a faucet's shineHard water leaves stubborn mineral rings around faucets, which are difficult to remove. A crumpled ball of aluminum foil acts as a gentle s...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
One sheet of aluminum foil can solve a surprisingly common kitchen problem. Here's what is it and how to make it happenOne sheet of aluminum foil can solve a surprisingly common kitchen problem by helping you make a quick funnel at home. A single sheet can b...
11 Jul, 2026, 04.02 AM IST
Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Plastic recycled jacket that PM Modi wore will be available for public within three months: IOC ChairmanThe jacket that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore today in the Parliament made with up of recycled plastic bottles will be available in maj...
09 Feb, 2023, 02.34 PM IST
In a message to sustainability, PM Modi wears jacket made from recycled plastic bottlesThe Prime Minister chose to wear a sky-blue bandhgala jacket when he came to the Rajya Sabha today. Later in the day, PM Modi is likely to ...
08 Feb, 2023, 03.45 PM IST