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...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20%We normally don’t dwell on F&Os in this space. However, it is good to know that, in the current circumstances, an upmove in the indices and...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Bathroom tap cleaning tips? Try these easy home hacks to remove water stains, limescale, soap marks and dirtTo maintain a sparkling kitchen, it’s essential to wipe down faucets after every use to eliminate water spots and residue. If you encounter...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
How to reuse empty cream or oil bottles: Easy DIY crafts & hacks to turn waste into useful home itemsEmpty beauty and oil containers can be surprisingly useful around the home. With a thorough clean, many of them can be repurposed in simple...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.54 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
11-year-old Canadian boy Ashton Meyer turned a $10 trash-bin cleaning business into a $700 side hustle, gaining 111,000 Instagram followers and TikTok fame in just 2 monthsAn eleven-year-old Canadian boy Ashton Meyer started a bin cleaning business in his neighborhood. This venture quickly gained significant t...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Sydney Sweeney's used bathwater soap resold for insane amount after it sells out immediately. Check detailsSydney Sweeney teamed up with the men’s personal care company to launch the limited-edition soap Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss, each bar of whic...
09 Jun, 2025, 05.16 PM IST
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are stuck in spaceAstronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025 due to the Boeing St...
21 Aug, 2024, 12.55 AM IST
10 Best Soap Holders under Rs. 500 for enhanced hygiene and smart storageDiscover an array of budget-friendly yet practical soap holders under 500, offering smart solutions to keep your bathroom organized. Design...
14 Mar, 2024, 11.38 PM IST
Organic skincare brand Juicy Chemistry raises $6,50,000Self funded so far through internal sources and through operations, the startup has been providing 100 plus skincare products since 2014.
20 May, 2020, 05.49 PM IST
Organic Skincare brand Juicy Chemistry raises $6,50,000 from Akya VenturesPost deal, the startup's valuation is being pegged at $ 2.5 million (approximately Rs 18.75 crore), said a press statement issued by the co...
14 May, 2020, 11.38 PM IST
How Cosmo Films is working towards an eco-friendly and greener futureThe manufacturing firm is changing the packaging landscape by creating sustainable and intelligent packaging solution.
17 Feb, 2020, 09.42 AM IST
HUL keen to grow naturally, sources products from parentThe local unit of Unilever will launch more than a dozen friendly personal care products under Love, Beauty and Planet brand, that are made...
01 Nov, 2019, 11.43 AM IST
Plastic is now on your boss' KRASeveral cos are introducing measures to eliminate use of single-use plastic, the aim is to be plastic neutral.
07 Oct, 2019, 06.11 AM IST
Two Indian-Americans shortlisted for CNN Hero of the Year awardSamir Lakhani and Mona Patel are among the 10 finalists for the prestigious award.
08 Dec, 2017, 04.52 PM IST
Railways to have automatic coach washing plants to save waterAs per the calculation, one depot will save 1,24,000 litres of water per day and 453 lakh litres per year once the plant is operational.
24 Apr, 2016, 12.56 PM IST
- 3 of P&G's 45 zero manufacturing waste to landfill facilities are from India
The company said over the past 5 years, P&G's work to find worth in waste has created over $1 billion in value for the company.
04 Apr, 2013, 06.07 PM IST