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Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streetsTokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim ...- A windy walk through an Ohio neighborhood led a 12-year-old to build a platform that keeps trash cans from spilling into the streetIn a world where litter is all too common, young inventor Damian Earley rose to the challenge. With keen awareness of his surroundings, he ...
- Hearing crows in your garden during the day? Here’s what it may mean and why it could be a good signCrows cawing in gardens are usually a sign of ordinary activities like food searches, territorial marking, or communication, not superstiti...
- A 15-year-old Sierra Leonean teen built batteries and a radio station from scrap partsA young innovator named Kelvin Doe from Sierra Leone built batteries, generators, and a radio station using discarded electronics. He salva...
- Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat? Here's what the science saysSprouted potatoes need not be discarded immediately. Small sprouts on firm potatoes can be trimmed, and the potato cooked. However, soft, m...
- The one compost mistake that quietly turns your backyard into a rodent hotspotProperly managed compost bins, with tight-fitting lids, are crucial for deterring rodents by limiting access to food, water, and shelter. W...
- How US Navy SEALs killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, 15 years on a full timeline of the operationFifteen years after 9/11, US Navy SEALs executed a daring raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan. They killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden. This o...
- The Refrigerator Drawer Setting Almost Every American Has Wrong, And Why Produce Dies FasterYour refrigerator's crisper drawer holds a secret to fresher produce. A simple humidity slider, often overlooked, can double the life of fr...
- Raccoons Are Getting Smarter About Trash CansUrban raccoons demonstrate remarkable intelligence, solving complex trash can challenges through trial and error and learning from experien...
- West Bengal elections: Dum Dum Uttar at crossroads, poised between governance, grievance and a heavyweight TMC nomineeWest Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Dum Dum Uttar constituency is no longer a guaranteed win for the TMC. Senior minister Chandrima Bhatta...
- Why You Should Never Store Potatoes and Onions TogetherKeep onions and potatoes separate in your kitchen to extend their shelf life. Onions release ethylene gas, which causes potatoes to sprout ...
- Most People Toss This Kitchen Scrap But Its Plant Gold That Can Boost Growth FastBanana peels, once discarded as waste, are now recognized as a potent source of nutrients for plant growth. Research highlights their rich ...
- This Kitchen Trick Helps Prevent Unpleasant Smells Without Chemical SpraysKitchen odors, often tackled with chemical sprays, can be effectively neutralized by baking soda. This common pantry staple, sodium bicarbo...
- Bengaluru startup launches AI-powered bin to improve waste segregationPer the startup AlSmart Bin, the AI-enabled waste-segregating bin can identify and sort garbage with up to 95% accuracy. It was unveiled at...
- Mobile retail firm Celekt launches 'Mission E-waste'Celekt Mobiles, a mobile retail chain in India, has launched its 'Mission E-waste' initiative to combat electronic waste. The scheme will s...
- DS Group launches campaign on waste segregationThe Group has substituted the current black waste basket symbol on the packaging with coloured bin, to guide the consumer to the right bin.
- California pushes composting to lower food waste emissions
- IIT Madras startup develops smart dustbin system to prevent COVID-19 spreadCalled 'AirBin', the system developed by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Madras enables remote monitoring of waste accumulation levels...
- Drop Boxes Come Up to Take Care of Bengaluru City's GarbageTo avoid irresponsible dumping outside the bins and to prevent dumping of mixed waste, a pourakarmika has been posted at each of these bins...
- E-waste startup BinBag opens with in Bengaluru with a bangThe students collected 294 kgs of e-waste from their neighbourhoods. The idea is to create awareness about e-waste from a young age.
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