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RECYCLING CHALLENGES FOR SMALL PLASTICS
India's steel ambitions face a coal reality checkIndia faces challenges securing metallurgical coal for its expanding steel sector. Australia's declining exports create a significant suppl...21 Jul, 2026, 11.21 PM IST- The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
- People keep using plastic cutting boards for years, but experts warn they could be making your food toxicPlastic cutting boards are widely used because they are affordable and easy to clean, but experts say years of chopping can cause them to r...21 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Health experts explain why every kitchen should have two cutting boards and when to replace themHealth experts recommend keeping two separate cutting boards in the kitchen, one for raw meat and another for fruits, vegetables and bread,...21 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Don't throw old used glass jars. How to create a herb garden and 7 other clever ways to reuse themOld glass jars can be reused in several practical ways instead of being thrown away. They can help organise pantry staples, store homemade ...21 Jul, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- 'No litter, no mess': Passengers on Mizoram-bound Sairang Express carry their own trash bags; train coach remains spotless throughout the journeyA video shared on X showing passengers on the Kolkata to Sairang train carrying personal trash bags to collect their own waste has drawn wi...21 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
- The fastest way to clear ice might be the worst for your windshield - Here are 5 safer ice fixesThat frozen windshield may tempt you to grab the fastest fix, but one common winter shortcut could leave you paying for a new windshield. E...21 Jul, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
- Fast fashion is about to get caught up in HormuzAs with the toilet-paper frenzy at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and drivers pre-emptively filling their tanks on reports of the US-I...20 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
- The New Oil? Why the world is chasing copperCopper has emerged as a strategic commodity powering the global shift towards clean energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure. W...18 Jul, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Prince Philip: 'It is an old cliche to say that the future is in the hands of the young. This is no...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on environment conservation, global sustainability, accountability, true stewardship and timely actionQuote of the day by Prince Philip reminds people that protecting the environment and society cannot be left only to future generations. His...17 Jul, 2026, 03.18 AM IST
- Why people are wrapping banana stems with cling wrap to help them stay fresh longerWrapping banana stems with plastic cling wrap significantly extends freshness. This science-backed method reduces ethylene gas emission by ...16 Jul, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- New way to recycle old clothes: Arpan Kendras open across 10 Delhi Metro stations to donate unwanted garments; open from 7 am to 7 pmArpan Kendras: Delhi government has launched ‘Arpan Kendras’ at 10 metro stations to collect old clothes from residents and prevent textile...15 Jul, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
- Millions of Americans reheat leftovers in plastic containers, but researchers found that three minutes in the microwave released billions of nanoplastic particles per square centimeterMicrowaving plastic containers releases billions of tiny plastic particles into food. Heat accelerates this process, causing more particles...14 Jul, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- Most kitchens have a plastic cutting board, but a 2023 study found that chopping on one can shed tens of millions of microplastic particles a year straight into your foodChopping vegetables on plastic boards releases millions of tiny plastic particles annually. Polypropylene boards shed more microplastics th...13 Jul, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- The ATM story: Banks move to cash recyclers from just dispensersMore than 15,000 ATM units are expected to come up for request for proposals (RFPs) for cash recyclers, with nearly 77% of these belonging ...13 Jul, 2026, 12.45 AM 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
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