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Used food wrappers aren't always waste: From indoor plant care to kitchen uses, 5 ways to reuse themMany household food wrapping materials can be reused for simple tasks. Clean sandwich paper can pack dry snacks or separate baked goods lay...
Maharashtra FDA bans serving food in newspapers, issues statewide food safety orderMaharashtra FDA has launched 'Safe Food, Healthy Maharashtra' banning food served on newspapers and enforcing strict hygiene. Hotels, resta...
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
The Aluminum Foil Secret Almost Everyone Gets Wrong at HomeAluminum foil's shiny and dull sides result from its manufacturing process, not differing properties. During the final rolling stage, one s...
Eco-Friendly Diwali 2025: Top ideas to celebrate without firecrackersEco-Friendly Diwali 2025: Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with a focus on eco-friendly practices this year. The article highl...
Your food packaging may be feeding you plastic — even that tea bag could be a culpritResearch reveals food packaging releases plastic particles. Microplastics contaminate common foods and drinks. Opening packages, cartons, o...
Best Gifts For Loved Ones: Surprise Your Favourite HumanIn today’s article, we have shortlisted a bunch of gifts for loved ones that are ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, promotions a...
We aim to be global leader in regenerative packaging at scale by 2030, says Pranay Pasricha, PakkaMaintaining consistent sustainability practices across different regions requires a strong commitment to both local and global standards, s...
Indian festivals and the life cycles of old clothesIndian festivals often involve new clothes, leading to the repurposing of old ones. These old garments find various uses in the kitchen, su...
Recycling crisis: India’s plastic waste keeps piling up to alarming levelsPlastic is unavoidable now and so is the pollution caused by it. The answer lies in managing plastic waste in a better way and embracing re...
The reality of recycling is appalling. But we can fix it.Recycling has been called a "myth" and "beyond fixing" as we've learned that recyclables are being shipped overseas and dumped (true), are ...
Wondering where all plastic bags went? It may be at Evelyn House in Mumbai's Colaba'The Plastic We Live With' installation was created by the Spanish artist group Luzinterruptus.
Plastic pollution vs food waste: When tackling both becomes a challenge, be mindful of what you put on your plateAccording to UN data, 20 to 30 per cent of food produced is wasted.
Scientists develop composite wrapper that can extend shelf life of fruitsThe wrapper can be reused, which is not possible with the present technology.
Discarded PPE kits at airports pose new biomedical waste challengeThe six busiest airports in India — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chennai — are together handling more than 6,000 kilos ...
Covid-19 heaps up bio waste at airportsThe six busiest airports in India — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chennai — are together handling more than 6,000 kilos ...
Why virus may bring plastic back in favour
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 ...
- Need to Evolve a Responsible 'Bag Policy'
The initiatives taken, both by Wal-Mart and Progressive Bag Affiliates need to be replicated across the world, including India. Imposing a ...
- How to make the most of leftovers
You open the fridge and find a bowl filled with (a) cooked rice, (b) roast chicken or (c) boiled potatoes.