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Kenya turned 45,000 tonnes of vegetable waste into biogas; the result powered farm operations with electricity generated from methane at Vegpro’s Naivasha facility dailyKenya has demonstrated how agricultural waste can become a source of energy, with 45,000 tonnes of vegetable waste converted into biogas at...
New Orleans is turning discarded bottles into coastal sand. Crushed glass is now helping rebuild shrinking wetlandsNew Orleans is using crushed glass to build new islands and strengthen wetlands. This innovative approach tackles waste and coastal erosion...
In 2023, artist Lindsay Olson became TWI’s first artist-in-residence, using a 3,000-year-old floral collar as inspiration. A year later, 2 rare marsh birds returned to CalumetSometimes restoring nature isn't about building something new. It's about fixing what was broken and giving nature the chance to rebuild it...
Australia turned food scraps into biogas at EarthPower; the result powered 4,000 homes while processing 62,500 tonnes of food waste and producing soil improver in SydneyEvery year, major metropolitan hubs produce hundreds of thousands of tonnes of organic waste, a significant portion of which ends up decayi...
India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?Street-food vendors in India are facing tighter enforcement as cities reclaim pavements and push for cleaner public spaces. But without des...
A juice company dumped 12,000 tons of orange peels in Costa Rican forest. What happened next surprised scientistsThousands of tonnes of orange peels and pulp, dumped on degraded land in Costa Rica in the 1990s, unexpectedly transformed the barren area ...
In 2018, Buffalo moved 56,000 cubic yards of mud dug from its waterways to Unity Island; habitat quality rose 128.8%, and fish species doubledOnce thought to be lifeless, the Buffalo River is undergoing a remarkable transformation, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. E...
Savannah turned 160,000 cubic yards of mud removed from its harbor into an 8-acre island; birds built more than 300 nests there in the first seasonNestled in Georgia, a harbor island crafted from dredged mud has become a refuge for over 300 bird families. This artificial sanctuary serv...
Chiranjeevi grows bottle gourds, leafy climbers in his mini backyard garden. How can beginners start a garden like the megastar?Chiranjeevi, the Telugu superstar, once proudly revealed his mini backyard garden, filled with an array of vegetables and climbing plants. ...
What America’s $100 billion Venezuela oil investment could mean for climate change, oil spills and vulnerable communitiesA significant United States investment in Venezuela's oil sector raises environmental concerns. Increased oil production could worsen exist...
What was choking Dal Lake is now shaping Kashmir's traditional artA Kashmiri artisan is transforming lake weeds into a new papier-mache ingredient. This innovation addresses the rising cost of traditional ...
In Kansas, Abengoa built a biorefinery to process 325,000 tons of crop residue a year and produce 25 million gallons of cellulosic ethanolIn Hugoton, Kansas, a biorefinery was launched with the goal of transforming agricultural waste into sustainable fuel. Despite initial gove...
CA reveals how Marwari women manage and save money expertly without MBA degrees: ‘Her kitchen is her business school. Stale parathas are…'In a viral video, entrepreneur and chartered accountant Ankit Agrawal discussed how Marwari women are the backbone of the community and are...
You don't need big budget to start a terrace garden. Here are 6 low-maintenance vegetable plants to grow at home for under Rs 500Terrace gardening is an inventive solution for anyone wanting to cultivate fresh vegetables on a budget. By repurposing old buckets and con...
Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farmingJanak Palta McGilligan has adeptly turned her residence into a beacon of sustainability, creating a self-sufficient environment that harnes...
In 2009, researchers in Spain mixed grape waste with slate mining waste and created a soil-like material that could help barren mine dumps grow plantsResearchers in north-west Spain are turning grape waste into a soil-like material by mixing grape marc compost and vermicompost with barren...
FDA suspends food licences of IRCTC supplier, 3 ISKCON establishments in MumbaiThe Maharashtra FDA has taken decisive action by suspending food licenses due to hygiene and safety breaches. A supplier linked with IRCTC ...
India's shift to biofuels will lead to energy security, says top PM advisorIndia is accelerating its shift to alternative fuels, with biofuels such as ethanol, methanol and butanol expected to play a key role in en...
Julia Roberts' hobby has a parenting lesson: 5 meaningful takeaways from 'Pretty Woman' that parents can teach their childrenParenting lessons: Julia Roberts enjoys nurturing her home garden, where her family grows vegetables and raises chickens. This hands-on exp...
In 2024, Agiro planted 580 trees and shrubs at a former waste site in Quebec City. Today, surveys have found more than 160 plant species and 50 bird species are thriving around the recovering siteAgiro is restoring a former 1.8-hectare construction waste disposal site at the foot of Mont-Brillant in Quebec City’s Saint-Charles River ...