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RECYCLING DISPOSABLE DIAPERS
In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogel- Mumbai woman has not used a dustbin for over five years. How did she keep her home waste-free without overspending?
- Textiles market size grows by 8.3% CAGR to Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 2024
- Women consumers contribute 55.5% of textile buys, sarees, trousers key products: govt studyWomen lead textile purchases, accounting for 55.5% of spending. Man-made fibers are gaining popularity over cotton. The market has seen sig...06 Apr, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- New solid waste management rules to come into force from April 1The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, superseding the Sol...28 Jan, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- Does buying sustainable brands make eco-nomical sense to Indians?In a BCG survey, it was pointed out that Indian consumers have a higher-than-average level of concern compared to global consumers.25 Jul, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
- To trash or not to trash: Futility of the recycling symbol and plastic conundrumThe unhelpful symbol is just one aspect of a recycling system that is far too confusing to be broadly effective.23 Apr, 2022, 02.45 PM IST
- Delhi: Not segregating your waste will cost youWastepickers from various groups, however, have rejected the bylaws because they fail to lay down how informal work force will be involved ...20 Apr, 2018, 12.05 PM IST
- India wants to double consumption of cheap material in 5 yrs, what about its plastic waste?As per a 2013 estimate by the Central Pollution Control Board, Indians throw out 15,342 tonnes of plastic waste every day, of which about 6...25 Jun, 2017, 12.00 AM IST
- Condoms, diapers, pads to come with pouches for clean disposalUnder the rules, manufacturers, brand owners and marketing companies are also expected to educate the masses on proper disposal of the prod...06 Apr, 2016, 12.19 PM IST
- Govt notifies rules to dispose of garbage; puts special attention on managing sanitary wasteManufacturers of sanitary pads/napkins and diapers in India will have to provide a pouch or wrapper for disposal along with the packets of ...05 Apr, 2016, 07.12 PM IST
- Environment ministry revises the Solid Waste Management Rules after 16 yearsThe Rules stipulate zero tolerance for throwing, burning, or burying the solid waste generated on streets, open public spaces outside his p...05 Apr, 2016, 07.08 PM IST
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